Download or read book Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs written by Lynne MacArthur and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers guidance on how to integrate evidence-based practices (EBP) for substance abuse treatment (SAT) into clinical practice. It suggests efficient solutions for implementing change based on proven methods. It explains how to assess an organization¿s capacity to identify priorities, implement changes, evaluate progress, and sustain effective programs over the long run. This publication will be of use for any treatment program or agency implementing change or EBP. Over the past two decades, EBP for SAT have shifted dramatically from 28-day, 12-Step-based programs to individualized treatment that addresses a client¿s multiple needs. Providers now implement increasingly specialized interventions, incl. pharmacotherapy, with fewer resources. Illus.