EVIDENCE-BASED AND NON-EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS

The efficacy of evidence-based programs is supported by rigorous scientific studies. The term evidence based is synonymous with other terms, including science based and empirically based. They refer to measuring the effectiveness of programs through objective, controlled scientific studies.

Helping professionals should be prepared to use evidence-based approaches, know how they differ from non-evidence-based approaches, and recognize how their use influences treatment practices.

 

Post an explanation of the value of evidence-based treatment programs. Explain how the prevalence of evidence-based programs has influenced treatment practices for addiction. Support your response using the resources and the current literature.

 

 

 

Resources 

Heinrich, C. J., & Cummings, G. R. (2014). Adoption and diffusion of evidence‐based addiction medications in substance abuse treatmentLinks to an external site.. Health services research, 49(1), 127-152.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2018). Evidence-based practices resource center.Links to an external site. Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/ebp-resource-center

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2009). Implementing change in substance abuse treatment programs (DHHS Publication No. SMA 09-4377) Download Implementing change in substance abuse treatment programs (DHHS Publication No. SMA 09-4377). Retrieved from http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA09-4377/SMA09-4377.pdf Read pages 1–18.

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 42. DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 05-3922. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2005.

Vanderplasschen, W., Vandevelde, S., De Ruysscher, C., Vandevelde, D., & Broekaert, E. (2017). In search of evidence-based treatment in TCs for addictions: 40 years of research in TC De Kiem (Belgium)Links to an external site.. Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery, 12(2-3), 177-195.

Madson, M., & Schumacher, J. (2010). Motivational interviewing and alcoholLinks to an external site.. Healthcare Counselling & Psychotherapy Journal, 10(4), 13–17.