Methamphetamine 102: Introduction to Evidence-Based Treatment

• NCJ Number: 208650
• Author(s): Thomas Freese, Ph.D.; Richard Rawson, Ph.D.; Jeanne Obert, M,F.T., M.S.M.; Mickey McCann, M.A.
• Date Published: 2004
• Length: 0 pages
• Corporate Author: University of Arizona, Ctr for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
• Sale Source: Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Ctr
• Publication Format: Film
• Publication Type: Instructional Material
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: DVD - 2 hours; for accompanying DVD, see NCJ-208649.

Annotation

A CD guides the facilitator in managing a training module that introduces trainees to evidence-based treatment for methamphetamine dependence, specifically the matrix treatment model; and a 2-hour DVD for presentation in the course of the training provides information to trainees through faculty members knowledgeable and experienced in treating methamphetamine addiction with techniques proven effective by evaluation research.

Abstract

The CD, which is intended primarily for the facilitator of the training module, contains an overview of the module and the facilitator's role, an outline of learning objectives, handouts for trainees, the pretest and posttest, faculty biographies, bibliographies and resource listings, and a certificate of completion. The training module has five learning objectives. One objective is to identify effective evidence-based treatment approaches for stimulants. A second objective is for the trainees to gain an understanding of the matrix model of treatment for methamphetamine addicts. A third learning objective is to acquire knowledge of how matrix treatment approaches are used in an outpatient treatment setting. A fourth objective is to learn about the Pavlovian process of triggers and cravings that precipitate drug-using behaviors. The fifth objective is for trainees to learn practical strategies for engaging clients. The DVD is the primary tool for achieving these learning objectives. Its format consists of faculty members providing information to viewers that is relevant to the learning objectives. The featured evidence-based treatment approach is the matrix model. This is an outpatient treatment approach that involves group, individual, and family sessions. The treatment addresses the user's behaviors, emotions, attitudes/thinking, and social and family interactions related to triggers and cravings for methamphetamine use. Relapse analysis and urine testing is used in order to deal with failures to maintain abstinence. The training module can be presented in approximately 2 hours.