1. Identifying and Implementing Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Services Charles G. Curie, M.S.W., A.C.S.W. Administrator, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration U.S. Department of Health & Human Services September 6, 2005 Istanbul, Turkey

2. “A Life in the Community For Everyone” “Building Resilience & Facilitating Recovery”

4. A Cross-Cutting Principle: Science to Services/Evidence-Based Practices How do we accelerate Research into Practice? How do we connect Science to Services?

5. Identify evidence-based practices for Prevention and Treatment (NREPP) Develop guides, manuals and other materials on these practices (Too Smart to Start & TIPs) Disseminate these materials and provide trainings through regional centers (ATTCs & CAPTs) Accelerating Research Into Practice

6. National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) Purpose: A voluntary rating and classification system for substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment interventions. Goal: NREPP will become a leading national resource for science-based information on substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment interventions. www.modelprograms.samhsa.gov

7. NREPP: Comprehensive & Transparent NREPP utilizes two types of draft rating criteria which are independently evaluated by scientists: 1. Evidence Rating Criteria 2. Utility Descriptors Review results will be posted on the new NREPP website www.nationalregistry.samhsa.gov By 2006 the new Website will feature: Outcomes searchable database Links to educational materials on review criteria Self-assessment tool for candidate programs Links to technical assistance centers and supports NREPP Influences SAMHSA discretionary and block grant investments. Provides an important tool for both public and private purchasers in selection of effective services.

8. What type of products? Training Manuals Publications & Community Action Kits (Too Smart to Start) Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs) Quick Reference Cards & Pocket-size Guides Fact Sheets, Brochures and Periodicals Where to find the products: www.samhsa.gov Publications and Materials on Best Practices in Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment

9. A Prevention Example…Too Smart to Start An underage alcohol use prevention program A public education initiative Research-based Strategies For professionals & volunteers at the community level To educate 9 to 13 year olds

10. A Treatment Example…TIPs TIPs are best-practice guidelines for the treatment of substance abuse. TIPs are created by clinical, research & administrative experts. TIPs have been developed on several topics such as: Assessment and Screening Co-Occurring Disorders and Cognitive Disabilities HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Homelessness Medication-Assisted Treatment TIPs – Treatment Improvement Protocols

11. Centers for the Application of Prevention Technology Materials, Trainings & Technical Assistance for Prevention www.captus.org Purpose: Assist States and Communities in the application of evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs, practices, and policies. Goal: To increase the impact of prevention.

12. Materials, Trainings & Technical Assistance for Treatment SAMHSA’s Addiction Technology Transfer Centers www.nattc.org Purpose: To transmit the latest knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional addiction treatment practice. Goal: To enhance clinical practice.

13. When Research is Translated into Practice Research has shown that mental and substance use disorders are treatable chronic health conditions; people can and do recover. Research has demonstrated the value of effective prevention to prevent or delay the onset of mental illnesses and substance use disorders across the lifespan. Early intervention using evidence-based prevention and treatment services and supports can reduce the toll of substance abuse and mental illnesses.