pThe success of Motivational Enhancement Therapy MET as an effective out-patient treatment plan for addiction has brought this valuable manual back in print. MET is an adaptation of the counseling approach known as Motivational Interviewing MI that was developed by clinical psychologists Professor William R. Miller, PhD and Professor Stephen Rollnick, PhD. Known for its unique method of facilitating and engaging intrinsic motivation within the client to change behavior, MI was pursued by Project MATCH in 1989 to compare its efficacy for treating patients of alcohol and substance abuse.p pBehavioral therapists and social workers who care for clients with addiction problems will find the MET techniques extremely helpful, particularly if step-programs have proven unsuccessful. The iMotivational Enhancement Therapy Manuali guides therapists in developing the five components of MET that make it ideal for personalized treatment p ol liEmpathyli liGoal Makingli liAvoidance of Argumentsli liRo