Use of evidence-based substance use treatment practices in Mississippi

Angela Robertson, Courtney S. Walker, Mark Stovall and Lee McCluskey

Evaluation and Program Planning, 2015, vol. 52, issue C, 198-204

Abstract: Over the past decade, substance abuse treatment professionals have begun to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) into the treatment of substance use disorders. There is a growing body of research on the diffusion of EBP in addiction treatment; however, less is known about individual state initiatives to implement EBPs among community providers. The current study aimed to evaluate the progress of an initiative of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (MDMH) to increase the implementation of evidence-based substance abuse treatment practices by certified providers. In addition, the study examines potential barriers to implementing these practices. To accomplish this goal, we reported the findings of two surveys of Mississippi addiction professionals conducted in 2010 and in 2013.

Keywords: Evidence-based practice; Implementation; Substance use treatment; Mississippi (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2015.06.002

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