Chlorophylls absorb blue and red light and carotenoids absorb blue-green light, but green and yellow light are not effectively absorbed by photosynthetic pigments in plants; therefore, light of these colors is either reflected by leaves or passes through the leaves. This is why plants are greenâ âWim Vermaas.
Lori Whitten, NIDA Notes Contributing Writer. Drug- and alcohol-involved middle and high school students markedly reduced their substance use following two 60-minute sessions that combined motivational interviewing (MI) and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Strengths in Treatment. 1  Motivation Interviewing can be used with clients who are in denial about their use, or willing to pursue recovery. 2  Motivational Interviewing has been proven by numerous clinical studies to be effective. 3  Motivational Interviewing can be applied in a group setting in addition to one-on-one counseling.