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Trudeau, Kimberlee J.; Black, Ryan A.; Kamon, Jody L.; Sussman, Steve – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2017
Background: An Internet-based relapse prevention supplement to adolescent substance abuse treatment programming is a promising modality to reinforce treatment gains and enhance recovery; however, an evidence base is lacking. Objective: To assess the efficacy of the online Navigating my Journey (NmJ) program. Methods: 129 adolescent-aged…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Recidivism, Prevention, Internet
Fountain, Douglas; Devine, Patricia – 2000
Large, multiyear, state-managed clinical administrative databases provide important tools to inform decision makers about emerging trends in the nation's substance abuse treatment system. Such data can equip decision makers to monitor the responsiveness and efficiency of substance abuse treatment services and identify opportunities for…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Drug Rehabilitation, Illegal Drug Use
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Office of Technology Assessment. – 1990
This background paper examines evidence for the effectiveness of treatment for drug abuse and evaluates the role of drug abuse treatment as a strategy to prevent Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) spread. Because most intravenous (IV) drug users are not in treatment, the study also examines other approaches to HIV prevention. The remainder of the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Counseling Effectiveness, Drug Abuse
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Reilly, Patrick M.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1995
Studied self-efficacy and treatment outcomes in a sample of opioid addicts. Results show self-efficacy influenced subsequent drug use in parallel with previous behavior. Suggests that psychological constructs like self-efficacy may hold promise for understanding and decreasing illicit opioid use during long-term methadone detoxification treatment.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation
Columbia Univ., New York, NY. National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. – 2001
CASAWORKS for Families is the first national demonstration program to provide simultaneously drug and alcohol treatment; literacy, job, parenting, and social skills training; family violence prevention; and health care to help substance-abusing welfare parents recover. Its mission is to help women on welfare with substance abuse problems achieve…
Descriptors: Cocaine, Drug Rehabilitation, Females, Interpersonal Competence
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2006
This TAP presents seven papers submitted to the 2004 National Rural Alcohol and Drug Abuse Network (NRADAN) Awards for Excellence. Each paper describes effective and innovative models of treatment and prevention services in rural populations. This publication seeks to promote and showcase research addressing the unique and special challenges of…
Descriptors: Prevention, Technical Assistance, Rural Areas, Awards