100589: Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide

About the Course:

The National Institute on Drug Abuse held the National Conference on Drug Addiction Treatment: From Research to Practice in April 1998 and prepared this guide. Pages 3-5 of the guide summarize basic overarching principles that characterize effective treatment. Pages 13-21 elaborate on these principles by providing answers to frequently raised questions, as supported by the available scientific literature. Pages 23-33 describe the types of treatment, and pages 35-47 present examples of scientifically based and tested treatment components.

Author

The National Institute on Drug Abuse

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other human services and behavioral health professionals who seek knowledge about Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment. It is appropriate for participants with intermediate to advanced levels of knowledge about the topic.

Course Objectives:

1. Increase knowledge of principles of effective drug abuse treatment

2. Be able to answer frequently asked questions about drug abuse

3. Be able to identify general categories of drug abuse treatment programs used in the U.S.

4. Increase knowlwedge about research related to various drug abuse treatment approaches