Current Trends #7 Evidence-Based-Practices. p93
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There is now a strong emphasis on the utilization of evidence-based
practices as a way of improving treatment outcomes and ensuring
consistent quality of service delivery. Evidence-based practices are
programs or practices that are proven to be successful through research
methodology and have produced consistently positive patterns of results.
The programs that have shown the greatest levels of effectiveness are
those that have established "generalizability"- replicated in different
settings and with different populations over time.
Co-Occurring Disorders. p121
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, Refers to having one or more disorders relating to the use of alcohol or
substance abuse or dependence and one or more disorders relating to
mental health disorders. Diagnoses occur when at least one disorder of
each type can be established independent of the other and is not merely a
cluster of symptoms resulting from the one disorder.
MAT's positive Outcomes. p99
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When evidence-based programs and pharmacological interventions are
integrated into a comprehensive individual treatment plan, the results can:
1. Improve rates of treatment.
2. Decrease illicit opioid and alcohol use.
3. Increase abstinence.
4. Can decrease criminal activity.
5. Increase employment.
6. Improve mental health.
Purpose of Clinical Guidelines. p104-105
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, Is the same for evidenced-based practices!
1. Is to translate research into practice.
2. Increase the effectiveness of treatment.
3. Provide a framework for collecting data about treatment.
4. Ensure accountability to funding sources.
5. To encourage some consistency in practice. One difference between
clinical practice guidelines and EBP guidelines is that clinical practice
guidelines are drawn from a wide variety of research literature,
representing an eclectic collection of "things that work." EBP guidelines are
generally based on one theoretical approach and provide detailed
descriptions of how to carry out the approach.
Individual Counseling. p101
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Is a one-on-one encounter between a client and a counselor. Addiction
counselors are usually trained professionals, but they may be
paraprofessionals or peer counselors. This setting often includes
techniques to elicit strong feelings and help the individual learn acceptable
means of managing them within the protected, environment of the
therapeutic setting. Also, encouraging the client to participate in self-help
groups can provide a source of social support outside of individual
counseling sessions.
Strategies of Motivational Interviewing. p84
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These MI approaches are particularly useful in the early stages of treatment
by helping clients with their natural ambivalence. They are based off of the
5 principles of MI.
1. Ask-Opened-Ended Questions.
2. Listen Reflectively.
, 3. Summarize.
4. Affirm.
5. Elicit Self -Motivational Statements.
Effectiveness of Addiction Treatment is Measured by. p82
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By client's improved functioning, reduced suffering, physiological
indicators, retention in treatment, enhanced interactions with other people,
work performance, and other indexes of recovery.
Opioids. p100
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An opium like compound that binds to one or more of the 3 opioid
receptors in the body. Methadone, Buprenorphine, and for some
Naltrexone are effective medications for the treatment of opiate addiction
because it acts on the same target in the brain as heroin and morphine by
suppressing withdrawal symptoms and relief fro m cravings.
Purposes of Family counseling/Therapy. p108
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Addiction is a family disease, and any changes to the parts of the family
system may bring about changes in other parts of the system. Family
counseling/therapy in SUD treatment has two functions:
1. To use family strengths and resources to help find or develop ways to live
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There is now a strong emphasis on the utilization of evidence-based
practices as a way of improving treatment outcomes and ensuring
consistent quality of service delivery. Evidence-based practices are
programs or practices that are proven to be successful through research
methodology and have produced consistently positive patterns of results.
The programs that have shown the greatest levels of effectiveness are
those that have established "generalizability"- replicated in different
settings and with different populations over time.
Co-Occurring Disorders. p121
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, Refers to having one or more disorders relating to the use of alcohol or
substance abuse or dependence and one or more disorders relating to
mental health disorders. Diagnoses occur when at least one disorder of
each type can be established independent of the other and is not merely a
cluster of symptoms resulting from the one disorder.
MAT's positive Outcomes. p99
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When evidence-based programs and pharmacological interventions are
integrated into a comprehensive individual treatment plan, the results can:
1. Improve rates of treatment.
2. Decrease illicit opioid and alcohol use.
3. Increase abstinence.
4. Can decrease criminal activity.
5. Increase employment.
6. Improve mental health.
Purpose of Clinical Guidelines. p104-105
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, Is the same for evidenced-based practices!
1. Is to translate research into practice.
2. Increase the effectiveness of treatment.
3. Provide a framework for collecting data about treatment.
4. Ensure accountability to funding sources.
5. To encourage some consistency in practice. One difference between
clinical practice guidelines and EBP guidelines is that clinical practice
guidelines are drawn from a wide variety of research literature,
representing an eclectic collection of "things that work." EBP guidelines are
generally based on one theoretical approach and provide detailed
descriptions of how to carry out the approach.
Individual Counseling. p101
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Is a one-on-one encounter between a client and a counselor. Addiction
counselors are usually trained professionals, but they may be
paraprofessionals or peer counselors. This setting often includes
techniques to elicit strong feelings and help the individual learn acceptable
means of managing them within the protected, environment of the
therapeutic setting. Also, encouraging the client to participate in self-help
groups can provide a source of social support outside of individual
counseling sessions.
Strategies of Motivational Interviewing. p84
Give this one a try later!
These MI approaches are particularly useful in the early stages of treatment
by helping clients with their natural ambivalence. They are based off of the
5 principles of MI.
1. Ask-Opened-Ended Questions.
2. Listen Reflectively.
, 3. Summarize.
4. Affirm.
5. Elicit Self -Motivational Statements.
Effectiveness of Addiction Treatment is Measured by. p82
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By client's improved functioning, reduced suffering, physiological
indicators, retention in treatment, enhanced interactions with other people,
work performance, and other indexes of recovery.
Opioids. p100
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An opium like compound that binds to one or more of the 3 opioid
receptors in the body. Methadone, Buprenorphine, and for some
Naltrexone are effective medications for the treatment of opiate addiction
because it acts on the same target in the brain as heroin and morphine by
suppressing withdrawal symptoms and relief fro m cravings.
Purposes of Family counseling/Therapy. p108
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Addiction is a family disease, and any changes to the parts of the family
system may bring about changes in other parts of the system. Family
counseling/therapy in SUD treatment has two functions:
1. To use family strengths and resources to help find or develop ways to live
