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The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research 4/2009

01-10-2009 | Regular Article

Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Disorders: The Role of the State Authority

Authors: Traci R. Rieckmann, PhD, Anne E. Kovas, MPH, Holly E. Fussell, PhD, Nicole M. Stettler, BS

Published in: The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research | Issue 4/2009

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Abstract

The current climate of increasing performance expectations and diminishing resources, along with innovations in evidence-based practices (EBPs), creates new dilemmas for substance abuse treatment providers, policymakers, funders, and the service delivery system. This paper describes findings from baseline interviews with representatives from 49 state substance abuse authorities (SSAs). Interviews assessed efforts aimed at facilitating EBP adoption in each state and the District of Columbia. Results suggested that SSAs are concentrating more effort on EBP implementation strategies such as education, training, and infrastructure development, and less effort on financial mechanisms, regulations, and accreditation. The majority of SSAs use EBPs as a criterion in their contracts with providers, and just over half reported that EBP use is tied to state funding. To date, Oregon remains the only state with legislation that mandates treatment expenditures for EBPs; North Carolina follows suit with legislation that requires EBP promotion within current resources.
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Metadata
Title
Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Disorders: The Role of the State Authority
Authors
Traci R. Rieckmann, PhD
Anne E. Kovas, MPH
Holly E. Fussell, PhD
Nicole M. Stettler, BS
Publication date
01-10-2009
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1094-3412
Electronic ISSN: 2168-6793
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-008-9122-6

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