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    J Drug Educ. 2008;38(2):181-92.

    Adoption of evidence-based practices among substance abuse treatment providers.

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    University of California, San Francisco, CA 94118-1944, USA. nancyhaug@gmail.com

    Abstract

    This research was conducted at a Substance Abuse Forum designed to address local community needs by focusing on Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) in addiction treatment. The purpose of the study was to assess substance abuse treatment professionals' readiness to adopt EBPs, experience with EBPs, and attitudes toward EBPs, as well as agency support for EBPs. A total of 119 addiction treatment providers completed pre-test measures, and 82% completed a post-test. Eighty-three percent of participants reported using some EBPs in the past year, and 75% reported currently using EBPs. Participants who were currently licensed or certified in addictions had less negative attitudes toward EBPs than those without credentials. While respondents reported agency support for EBPs, most expressed interest in further training. This study underscores the movement toward EBPs in addiction treatment and the need for effective dissemination and training in this area.

    PMID:
    18724657
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
    PMCID:
    PMC2742313
    Free PMC Article

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