Substance Abuse Worksheet for Youth

What substances have you used in the past month?

Why did you choose to use these substances?

How has your substance use affected your daily life?

How do you feel physically and emotionally after using substances?

Have your family or friends expressed concern about your substance use?

What positive changes do you hope to make regarding your substance use?

What steps can you take to achieve these changes?

References

1. Beck, A.T., Wright, F.D., Newman, C.F., & Liese, B.S. (1993). Cognitive therapy of substance abuse. Guilford Press.
2. Prochaska, J.O., & DiClemente, C.C. (1983). Stages and processes of self-change of smoking: Toward an integrative model of change. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 51(3), 390-395.

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Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counsellor.