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10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
Drug Use is Chosen Behavior
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
Drug Problems Emerge Gradually and Occur Along a Continuum
of Severity
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
Once Well Established – Drug Use Problems Tend to Become
Self-Perpetuating
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
Motivation is Central to Prevention and Intervention
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
Drug Using Behavior Responds to Social Reinforcement
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
Drug Use Problems Do Not Occur in Isolation, But as Part of
Clusters of Problems
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
There are Identifiable Risk and Protective Factors
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
Drug Use Problems Often Occur Within a Family Context; Families
Should be Included Whenever Possible
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
Drug Use Problems are affected by Social Context
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
Therapeutic Relationships Matter
10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction
Science
This Presentation is based on the Work of the Conference on
Approaches to Combating the Troublesome Use of Substances
W.R. Miller and K.M. Carroll, Eds.2005
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
Intervention is not just for specialists, but is a broad social
responsibility that should be shared by many public and private
entities
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
We should screen for and address the full spectrum of drug use
problems, not just the most severe
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
Helpers should seek to understand drug problems in a larger life context, and provide comprehensive care options
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
Look beyond the individual for the causes of and solutions to drug
use problems
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
Enhancing motivation for change and commitment to change should
be a key component of any treatment intervention
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
Changing a well-established pattern of drug use begins by interrupting the pattern and
establishing an initial period of abstinence
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
Enhance positive reinforcement for non-use, and enrich access to
alternate sources of positive reinforcement
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
Helpers should seek to diminish the rewarding aspects of drug use
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
Services should be easily accessible, rapidly initiated,
welcoming, affordable, helpful, potent, comfortable and attractive
10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems
Helpers should use evidence-based practices
whenever possible
