Introduction
“When [Evidence-Based Treatment] programs are well designed using effective program elements and implemented carefully, these programs: reduce relapse, reduce criminality, reduce recidivism . . . improve health and mental health symptoms and conditions, and improve relationships” (Federal Bureau of Prisons, n.d.).
When working with individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, it is important to appreciate the dynamic relationship between the addict and the treatment model that is successful in his or her rehabilitation.
Last week, you examined the TSF, as well as the psychoanalytic and Gestalt models for addiction treatment. This week, you will continue to analyze treatment methods related to addiction models, focusing on evidence-based approaches.
Required Resources
| Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus. |
Readings
- Walters, S. T., & Rotgers, F. (2013)Treating substance abuse: Theory and technique (3rd ed.). New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
- Chapter 2,“Motivational Interviewing in Practice”
- Chapter 6,“Behavioral Treatment Techniques for Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders”
- Chapter 12,“Integrating Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy in Substance Abuse Treatment”
- Fareed, A., Vayalapalli, S., Stout, S., Casarella, J., Drexler, K., & Bailey, S. P. (2011). Effect of methadone maintenance treatment on heroin craving, a literature review. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 30(1), 27–38.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2009). Principles of drug abuse treatment: A research-based guide (2nd ed.). Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment
- Review the section “Evidence-Based Approaches to Drug Addiction Treatment” (pp. 37–56)
Week 3 assignment
Evidence-Based Treatment Models
As a professional working with addicts, it is important to be knowledgeable and comfortable with a variety of treatment models; being so will be useful as you work with addicts who require and necessitate different styles of treatment models.
Last week, you examined two types of models for addiction treatment: psychoanalytic and Gestalt. These two types of models are not considered evidence-based treatments due to their lack of focus on predefined behavioral outcomes.
This week, you focused on evidence-based treatment models. These models have been thoroughly studied and scientifically evaluated for evidence of being related to positive behavior outcomes. For this Assignment, consider the types of interventions that may be used in an evidence-based treatment model.
To prepare for this Assignment:
- Review the section “Evidence-Based Approaches to Drug Addiction Treatment” (pp. 37–56) in Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment: A Research-Based Guide.
- Consider the PowerPoint presentation document.
- Note: As you research and examine psychoanalytic, Gestalt, and evidence-based treatment models, you may notice discrepancies in terminology. For the sake of this course, please recognize the words models, approaches, and methods as synonymous
The Assignment:
Prepare a PowerPoint or other visual presentation titled “Evidence-Based Treatment Models” that includes the following:
- A title slide
- 3 slides that identify and describe three evidence-based treatment models you examined this week. For each evidence-based treatment model, include a description of two effective strategies specific to that treatment model.
- A slide that provides an analysis of the three evidence-based treatment models you examined. Identify any common elements between and among them. If you think there are none, explain why not.
- A final slide that provides bibliographic references
By Day 7, submit your “Evidence-Based Treatment Models” PowerPoint or other visual presentation.
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