This presentation will focus on how to best engage adolescent males and young men who suffer from primary substance abuse diagnosis and co-occurring issues within a therapeutic context. Research driven approaches and techniques will be explored and applied to direct service delivery. Adolescent developmental issues, including exploration of the developing adolescent male brain, social influences and family systems will be considered. These modalities taught will be multi-sensory focused, explaining how such approaches as Impact Therapy, kinetic engagement and experiential exercises lead to enhance comprehension of traditional therapeutic skills and techniques.