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Identifying and Implementing Evidence-Based Substance
Abuse Services
Charles G. Curie, M.S.W., A.C.S.W.Administrator, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services AdministrationU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
September 6, 2005
Istanbul, Turkey
“A Life in the Community For Everyone”
“Building Resilience & Facilitating Recovery”
A Cross-Cutting Principle: Science to Services/Evidence-Based Practices
How do we accelerate Research into Practice?
How do we connect Science to Services?
Identify evidence-based practices for Prevention and Treatment (NREPP)
Develop guides, manuals and other materials on these practices (Too Smart to Start & TIPs)
Disseminate these materials and provide trainings through regional centers (ATTCs & CAPTs)
Accelerating Research Into Practice
National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and
Practices (NREPP)
Purpose: A voluntary rating and classification system for substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment interventions.
Goal: NREPP will become a leading national resource for science-based information on substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment interventions.
www.modelprograms.samhsa.gov
NREPP: Comprehensive & Transparent
NREPP utilizes two types of draft rating criteria which are independently evaluated by scientists:
1. Evidence Rating Criteria2. Utility Descriptors
Review results will be posted on the new NREPP website www.nationalregistry.samhsa.gov
By 2006 the new Website will feature:Outcomes searchable databaseLinks to educational materials on review criteriaSelf-assessment tool for candidate programsLinks to technical assistance centers and supports
NREPP Influences SAMHSA discretionary and block grant investments.
Provides an important tool for both public and private purchasers in selection of effective services.
What type of products?
Training Manuals
Publications & Community Action Kits (Too Smart to Start)
Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs)
Quick Reference Cards & Pocket-size Guides
Fact Sheets, Brochures and Periodicals
Where to find the products: www.samhsa.gov
Publications and Materials on Best Practices in Substance Abuse
Prevention & Treatment
A Prevention Example…Too Smart to Start
• An underage alcohol use prevention program
• A public education initiative
• Research-based Strategies
• For professionals & volunteers at the community level
• To educate 9 to 13 year olds
A Treatment Example…TIPs
TIPs are best-practice guidelines for the treatment of substance abuse.
TIPs are created by clinical, research & administrative experts.
TIPs have been developed on several topics such as: Assessment and ScreeningCo-Occurring Disorders and Cognitive DisabilitiesHIV/AIDS and Infectious DiseasesHomelessnessMedication-Assisted Treatment
TIPs – Treatment Improvement Protocols
Centers for the Application of Prevention Technology
Materials, Trainings & Technical Assistancefor Prevention
www.captus.org
Purpose: Assist States and Communities in the application
of evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs,
practices, and policies.
Goal: To increase the impact of prevention.
Materials, Trainings & Technical Assistancefor Treatment
SAMHSA’s Addiction Technology Transfer Centers
www.nattc.org
Purpose: To transmit the latest knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional addiction treatment practice.
Goal: To enhance clinical practice.
When Research is Translated into Practice
• Research has shown that mental and substance use disorders are treatable chronic health conditions; people can and do recover.
• Research has demonstrated the value of effective prevention to prevent or delay the onset of mental illnesses and substance use disorders across the lifespan.
• Early intervention using evidence-based prevention and treatment services and supports can reduce the toll of substance abuse and mental illnesses.