MISA Program Many individuals suffering from persistent mental illness also struggle with problems related to substance use. Participants in the MISA program not only attend skills training classes but also Coping and Relapse Prevention Groups, Weekend Planning and Review Groups, Contemplation Groups, and random drug screening. Many MISA consumers do not yet acknowledge a drug problem or are not yet ready to initiate treatment. Staff use several contemplation strategies to help individuals examine the costs and benefits of their current life style, including drug use, in light of identified life goals. Each individual is encouraged to explore the consequences of using alcohol and other drugs, and the impact both their symptoms and drug use have on their progression toward goal fulfillment.
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