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ADC Phase II Resources: Section 4

Evidence-Based Practices in Treatment

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Therapeutic Communities Research Report: What Are Therapeutic Communities?

Topics: What is a therapeutic community, benefits of therapeutic communities, treatment in therapeutic community, fundamental components

Description: This research report is one of several aimed at providing information on approaches and modalities used to prevent and treat drug abuse. Based on over 30 years of scientific inquiry and observation, this report addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about therapeutic communities. Federal and other national resources are listed at the end of the report.

Resource Type: Guidance

Length: 8 pages

Agency/Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Year Published: 2002

SAMSHA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices

Topics: Evidenced-Based Practices Resource Center Description: An online registry of more than 350 substance use and mental health interventions.The new Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center aims to provide communities, clinicians, policy makers and others in the field with the information and tools they need to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings. that are available for implementation.

Resource Type: Website Resource Page

Length: N/A

Agency/Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Year Published: Unknown

Doing Time or Doing Treatment: Moving Beyond Program Phases to Real Lasting Change

Topics: Treatment compliance, adherence, criminal justice system, multidisciplinary teams

Description: This PowerPoint provides an overview of a presentation from Dr. David Mee-Lee regarding the therapeutic justice model and collaboration between criminal justice agencies, the court system, and treatment providers.