- If training were offered, which one or two training topics would be most helpful to you
personally? (CHECK UP TO TWO RESPONSES)
12.0 Diagnosis/assessment via interview
7.2 Using standardized screening instruments
25.3 Etiology and prevalence of co-occurring disorders
37.3 Preferred treatment practices
14.5 Motivational interviewing
22.9 Specialized group treatments
16.9 Pharmacological treatments
8.4 Assertive case management approaches
9.6 Specialized 12-step facilitation approaches
19.3 Individual/group psychotherapies
12.1 Other* (PLEASE SPECIFY)
* The high number of responses in the “Other” option are quite varied and therefore, not
specified here. Other responses include Evidence-Based practice and Cognitive-behavioral
therapy.
- Which of the following describes your opinion on the best way to structure the delivery of
substance-addiction treatment in the U.S.? (CHECK THE ONE THAT BEST APPLIES)
11.3 The system should be integrated into the medical system such that addiction is treated as a
health condition by heath care professionals (GO TO #31)
7.5 The system should revolve around a recovery support model, with self-help/mutual support
programs as the main intervention (GO TO #31)
66.3 The system should be two-tiered with health care professionals providing
psychotherapeutic and pharmacological interventions and individuals in recovery providing
recovery support services (GO TO #31)
15.0 Nothing should change
- Why did you say that nothing should change? (n=12, those who answered “Nothing should
change” in Q29)
33.3 Because the system is structured in the best possible way
8.3 Because a change in the way that treatment for addiction is delivered would be too costly
8.3 Because change in the way that treatment for addiction is delivered would be too disruptive
to individuals involved in treatment delivery
0.0 Because we do not know how to change the treatment system
50.0 Other reason
