Addictions Recovery

About Addictions Recovery
For most of the duration of addictions treatment in the United States, the 12-Step model has been the prevailing framework utilized by substance use disorder treatment providers. However, not only is the 12-Step model ill-fitting for some individuals, the 12-Step approach is intended to be voluntary, with individuals self-selecting to participate rather than being coerced to “work the steps” and “go to meetings” against their will. Ethical and contemporary addictions treatment should appropriately educate clients about the 12-Step model and support client involvement with those for whom it is a good fit, but other research-based and effective approaches should also be utilized. These include variations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and Trauma-Informed/Trauma-Specific treatment services in addition to the traditional Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) approach.
Substances of Abuse
Follow the links below to access free informational resources pertaining to substances of abuse, including the following:
- Alcohol
- Club Drugs/Hybrids/Synthetics
- Cocaine/Crack
- Hallucinogens/Dissociative Drugs
- Heroin/Opioids
- Inhalants
- Marijuana
- Methamphetamine/Amphetamine
- Nicotine/Tobacco Products
- Prescription Medications
- Steroids
Treatment Resources
The following represent posted manuals containing valuable information to guide the development and implementation of evidence-based addictions treatment services:
- Drugs, Brains and Behavior: The Science of Addiction (NIDA)
- Las Drogas, el Cerebro y el Comportamiento: La Ciencia de la Adiccion (NIDA)
- Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-based Guide (NIDA)
- Principios de Tratamientos para la Drogaddiccion: Una Guia Basada en las Investigaciones (NIDA)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Coping Skills Therapy Manual: A Clinical Research Guide for Therapists Treating Individuals With Alcohol Abuse and Dependence (NIAAA Project MATCH)
- A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction (NIDA)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy Manual: A Clinical Research Guide for Therapists Treating Individuals With Alcohol Abuse and Dependence (NIAAA Project MATCH)
- Brief Counseling for Marijuana Dependence: A Manual for Treating Adults (CSAT)
- Twelve Step Facilitation Therapy Manual: A Clinical Research Guide for Therapists Treating Individuals With Alcohol Abuse and Dependence (NIAAA Project MATCH)
SAMHSA's Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series
Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series publications offer best-practice guidelines for the treatment of substance use disorders and other behavioral health conditions. The federal government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has drawn on the experience and knowledge of clinical, research, and administrative experts to produce the TIP series, which are distributed to a growing number of facilities and individuals across the country. The audience for TIP series publications has expanded beyond public and private substance abuse treatment facilities as alcohol and other drug disorders are increasingly recognized as a major problem, in need of being more effectively addressed. A primary goal of each TIP publication is to convey "frontline" information quickly but responsibly. For this reason, TIP recommendations are attributed either to the clinical experience of expert panelists, or to findings from cited research literature. Access this collection of publications and tools on over 50 important topics.
Spirituality
Spirituality has been a long-recognized and vital component of 12-Step fellowships & faith-based treatment programs. In recent years, spiritual matters have gained growing recognition for their role in overall behavioral health and well-being, even by secular organizations as diverse as the American Psychological Association & the World Health Organization. Access any of the publications below to find out more:
- Forgiveness: A Sampling of Research Results (American Psychological Association, 2006)
- WHOQOL Spirituality, Religiousness and Personal Beliefs (SRPB) Field-Test Instrument (World Health Organization)
Special Populations
Special Populations - ADULTS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
- TIP 44: Substance Abuse Treatment For Adults in the Criminal Justice System (SAMHSA)
- Guidelines for Successful Transition of People with Mental or Substance Use Disorders from Jail and Prison: Implementation Guide (SAMHSA)
- A Guide for Probation and Parole: Motivating Offenders to Change (National Institute of Corrections)
- Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components (National Association of Drug Court Professionals)
- TAP 23: Substance Abuse Treatment for Women Offenders - Guide to Promising Practices (SAMHSA)
- Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative: A Guide to Evidence-Based Prisoner Reentry Practices (Tri-County Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative)
Special Populations - OLDER ADULTS
- TIP 26: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults (SAMHSA)
- Canadian Guidelines on Alcohol Use Disorder Among Older Adults (CCSMH, 2019)
- Canadian Guidelines on Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonist Use Disorder Among Older Adults (CCSMH, 2019)
- Canadian Guidelines on Cannabis Use Disorder Among Older Adults (CCSMH, 2019)
- Canadian Guidelines on Opioid Use Disorder Among Older Adults (CCSMH, 2019)
- Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention for Older Adults: A Group Treatment Approach (SAMHSA)
- How to Talk to an Older Person Who Has a Problem with Alcohol or Medications (Hazelden, 2008)
- Get Connected: Linking Older Adults with Resources on Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health (ACL, NCOA & SAMHSA)
- TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders (SAMHSA)
- Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for Senior Living Communities (SAMHSA)
- A Guide to Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide in Senior Living Communities (SAMHSA)
- Trainer's Manual for Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide in Senior Living Communities (SAMHSA)
- Fact Sheets for Residents (Look Out for the Well-Being of Yourself and Others, Know the Warning Signs of Suicide, After a Suicide: How to Help Yourself and Others)
- If an older adult wants to talk to a qualified care professional about alcohol and medications, a 24-hour hotline is available at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or visit www.samhsa.gov/treatment
- To find helpful resources in the areas of Assisted Living, Home Care & Memory Care, as well as resources for Caregivers, visit Caring.com. For learning more about understanding options for long-term care of older adults, visit PayingForSeniorCare.com.
Special Populations - SEXUAL MINORITIES
- A Provider's Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals (SAMHSA)
- Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit (SAMHSA)
Special Populations - WOMEN
- TIP 51: Substance Abuse Treatment - Addressing the Specific Needs of Women (SAMHSA)
- Alcohol: A Woman’s Health Issue (NIAAA)
- TAP 23: Substance Abuse Treatment for Women Offenders - Guide to Promising Practices (SAMHSA)
Special Populations - YOUTH
- CANNABIS YOUTH TREATMENT SERIES
- Volume I: Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Cannabis Users: 5 Sessions (SAMHSA)
- Volume II: The Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Supplement: 7 Sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Cannabis Users (SAMHSA)
- Volume III: Family Support Network for Adolescent Cannabis Users (SAMHSA)
- Volume IV: The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach for Adolescent Cannabis Users (SAMHSA)
- Volume V: Multidimensional Family Therapy for Adolescent Cannabis Users (SAMHSA)
Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) Series
Click on any of the links below to access the valuable guidance provided by SAMHSA's Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) series
- TAP 14: Siting Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs: Legal Challenges to the NIMBY Syndrome (SAMHSA)
- TAP 19: Counselor's Manual for Relapse Prevention With Chemically Dependent Criminal Offenders (SAMHSA)
- TAP 21: Addiction Counseling Competencies - The Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Professional Practice (SAMHSA)
- TAP 21-A: Competencies for Substance Abuse Treatment Clinical Supervisors (SAMHSA)
- TAP 23: Substance Abuse Treatment for Women Offenders - Guide to Promising Practices (SAMHSA)
- TAP 30: Buprenorphine - A Guide for Nurses (SAMHSA)
- TAP 31: Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (SAMHSA)
- TAP 32: Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care (SAMHSA)
- TAP 33: Systems-Level Implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SAMHSA)