Addiction Resources

Evidence-Based Resources for Addiction Professionals

The Case for Considering Quality of Life in Addiction Research and Clinical Practice

Published in Addiction Science and Clinical Practice July 2011.
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CSAT TAP 41 - Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs.

Published in 2009.

This publication provides guidance on integrating evidence-based practices (EBPs) into substance abuse treatment programs. Written for substance abuse treatment administrators, managers, and supervisors it includes steps for assessing an organization’s readinessto adopt new practices, identifying priorities in adopting EBPs, evaluating progress, and sustaining change overtim

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Clinical Trials Network - Counselor Leval Data on Evidence-Based Treatment Practices

Institute for Behavioral Research -The University of Georgia. Published in February 2006.

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Evidence-Based Practice for Substance Abuse Disorders

The University of Washington Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute.

Provides web links to evidence-based websites and documents.

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Can Addiction Research Be Trusted?
Introducing EBAM* (*Evidence-Based Addiction Medicine). A 6-page easy-to-follow guide discussing basic principles of effective research to help readers understand what to look for and how to interpret research articles and reports.
Stewart B. Leavitt, MA, PhD; Editor. Released March 2003.
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EBAM* For Practitioners (*Evidence-Based Addiction Medicine)
A more extensive 16-page booklet presenting essential concepts for assessing the validity of research, understanding the relevance of statistics, and interpreting the significance of results for everyday practice in addiction medicine.
Stewart B. Leavitt, MA, PhD; Editor. Released March 2003.
 PDF available here for download <click here…> (16pp)

EBAM AATOD Slides - Final Version
PowerPoint slide presentation from the April 15th, 2003 ATTOD Workshop Presentation in Washington D.C. This slide presentation is based upon the 6-page "Can Addiction Research Be Trusted?" guide.

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