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General inquiries
Inquiries regarding NIDA’s behavioral treatment research
must be directed to the Division of Clinical
Neuroscience and Behavioral Research at 301-443-
0107. If there are any questions in relation to NIDA’s medications
development program, please contact the Division of
Pharmacotherapies and Medical Consequences of Drug
Abuse at 301-443-6173. Questions relating to treatment
organization, management, financing, effectiveness, and
cost-effectiveness research must be directed to the Division
of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research at
301-443-4060; queries related to NIDA-supported
clinical trials, are handled by the National Drug Abuse
Treatment Clinical Trials Network at 301-443-6697; and
please contact the AIDS Research Program at 301-
443-1470 for questions regarding NIDA’s HIV/AIDS research. Additional general information is available
at www.drugabuse.gov or by calling 301-443-1124.
National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
NIAAA is a leader in the national effort to
reduce problems related toalcohol abuse by conducting and
supporting research in a wide range of scientific areas which
include genetics, neuroscience, epidemiology, health
risks and benefits derived from alcohol consumption, prevention,
and treatment; coordination and collaboration with
other research institutes and Federal programs on
alcohol-related issues; collaborating with international,
national, State, and local institutions, organizations,
agencies, and programs focusing on alcohol-related work;
and translation and dissemination of research findings
to health care providers, researchers, policymakers,
and the public.Please call 301-443-3860 for additional information. It is also available on www.niaaa.nih.gov.
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National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH)
NIMH's mission is to modify the understanding
and treatment of mental illnesses through fundamental and
clinical research, in order to pave the way for prevention, recovery,
and treatment. In support of this objective, NIMH generates
research and promotes research training in order to fulfill the
following: promote discovery in the brain
and behavioral sciences to encourage research on the factors responsible for mental disorders; chart mental illness trajectories to
determine time, place and method of intervention; develop
novel and better intervention techniques that incorporate the diverse
needs and circumstances of persons with mental illnesses;
and strengthen the impact of NIMH supported
research on public health. Please call 301-443-4513 for additional information or go to www.nimh.nih.gov .
Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment (CSAT)
CSAT, a part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA), supports treatment services through a block grant
program. It is also responsible for dissemination of findings to the field
and promoting their adoption. CSAT also operates the
24hour National Treatment Referral Hotline (1-800-662-
HELP), which offers information and referral services to
persons who seek treatment and/or other assistance.
CSAT publications are available through the National
Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (1-800-
729-6686). Additional information about CSAT can be
found on SAMHSA’s Web site at www.csat.samhsa.gov.
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Selected NIDA Educational Resources
on Drug Addiction Treatment
The following are available from the NIDA DrugPubs
Research Dissemination Center, the National Technical
Information Service (NTIS), or the Government Printing
Office (GPO). To order, refer to the DrugPubs (877-NIDANIH
[643-2644]), NTIS (1-800-553-6847), or GPO (202-
512-1800) number provided with the resource description.
Manuals and Clinical Reports
Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal
Justice Populations: A Research-Based Guide
(Revised 2007). 13 essential treatment principles
are provided including resource information and answers to
frequently asked questions. Publication #NIH 075316.
Available online at www.nida.nih.gov/PODAT_CJ.
Measuring and Improving Cost, Cost-Effectiveness,
and Cost-Benefit for Substance Abuse Treatment
Programs (1999). Provides tools for substance abuse
treatment program managers for calculating the costs of their
programs and investigating the relationship between those
costs and treatment results. Available online at
www.nida.nih.gov/IMPCOST/IMPCOSTIndex.html.
A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Treating
Cocaine Addiction (1998). This is the first in NIDA’s
“Therapy Manuals for Drug Addiction” series. It describes
cognitive-behavioral therapy, a short-term, concentrated
approach to helping cocaine-addicted individuals observe
abstinence from cocaine and other drugs. Available online
at www.nida.nih.gov/TXManuals/CBT/CBT1.html.
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A Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers
Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction (1998). This
is the second in NIDA’s “Therapy Manuals for Drug
Addiction” series. It has integrated a community
reinforcement approach with an incentive program
using vouchers. Available online at www.nida.nih.gov/
TXManuals/CRA/CRA1.html.
An Individual Drug Counseling Approach to
Treat Cocaine Addiction: The Collaborative
Cocaine Treatment Study Model (1999). This is the
third in NIDA’s “Therapy Manuals for Drug Addiction”
series. It describes specific behavioral/cognitive models
that are fit for implementation in a wide range of drug abuse
treatment surroundings. Available online at www.nida.nih.gov/
TXManuals/IDCA/IDCA1.html.
Addiction Severity Index (ASI). Provides a structured
clinical interview designed for collecting information
related to substance use and functioning in life areas from
adult clients seeking drug abuse treatment. For more
information on using the ASI and to obtain copies of the
most recent edition, please visit www.tresearch.org/resources/
instruments.htm#top.
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Other Useful Publications
Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of
Addiction (Reprinted 2008). Provides an
overview of the science behind addiction.
Publication #NIH 08–5605. Available online at www.nida.
nih.gov/scienceofaddiction.
A Collection of NIDA Notes Articles That
Address Drug Abuse Treatment (Reprinted 2008).
This collection of NIDA Notes articles showcases NIDA
treatment-related research. Publication #NN0026. Available
online at www.nida.nih.gov/NIDA_Notes/NN0026.html.
NIDA InfoFacts: Treatment Approaches for Drug
Addiction (Revised 2008). This is a fact sheet that encompasses
research findings on effective therapeutic approaches for
drug abuse and addiction. Available online at www.nida.nih.
gov/infofacts/treatmeth.html.
Alcohol Alert (published by NIAAA). This is a
quarterly bulletin that distributes important research
findings on alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Available online
at www.niaaa.nih.gov/Publications/AlcoholAlerts.
NIAAA Clinical Guidelines/Related Resources.
Offers information to help clinicians in the
screening, diagnosis, and treatment of patients of alcoholism. Available online at www.niaaa.nih.gov/
Publications/EducationTrainingMaterials/guide.htm.
Research Report Series: Therapeutic Community
(2002). This report provides information on the role
of residential drug-free surroundings and their role in the
therapeutic process. Publication #PHD947. Available online
at www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/Therapeutic/default.html.
The NIDA Clinical Toolbox: Science-Based
Materials for Drug Abuse Treatment Providers
(2000). This Web site contains scientific materials
for drug abuse treatment providers. Links to treatment manuals are provided, Research Reports, and more. Available online at www.nida.nih.gov/TB/Clinical/ClinicalToolbox.html.
Initiatives Designed to Move
Treatment Research into Practice
Clinical Trials Network.
Analyzing the real world efficiency of proof-based therapies is a vital step in putting such research to practice. Set up in the year 1999, NIDA’s National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical trials Network (CTN) makes use of community setup with a varied set of patient conditions and diverse populations to adapt and figure out protocols to be compatible with the practical needs of the treatment for addiction. Since its beginning, CTN has tried out various pharmacological and behavioral interventions for such drug abuse and addiction, along with certain other common conditions among the various groups and populations targeted at, which include within its ambit teenage drug abusers, pregnant women indulged in use of drugs, and Spanish speaking patients. The CTN has also successfully carried out tests for prevention measures and found that there is a high risk of hepatitis C in drug-abusing groups. This has indeed become a major and key element of NIDA’s multifaceted approach to move the prospective science-based drug addiction therapies to get infused in quick pace into community settings. For further information on CTN, please visit www.drugabuse.gov/CTN/Index.htm.
Criminal Justice–Drug Abuse
Treatment Studies
NIDA has adopted a much similar approach to the CTN to make an advancement in treatment for drug-addicted individuals who are involved with the criminal justice system by virtue of the CJ-DATS (Criminal Justice – Drug Abuse Treatment Studies). However, NIDA’s CTN has been having an overriding aim towards the enhancement of the quality of such drug abuse treatment programs by making innovative strides in the larger community , with their research ably supported through CJ-DATS ,which has been specifically designed to bring about a change by introducing new treatment methods into the criminal justice system and through that, enhance the outcomes for the crime doers with substance usage of disorders. This aims to get to a better mix of drug abuse treatment along with the public health, safety and other forums and thereby , represent an alliance among NIDA; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Department of Justice agencies; and a host of drug treatment programs , criminal justice systems personnel , and health and social service professionals.
Blending Teams
A perfect way by which NIDA seeks to make things more active is by moving science into practice. This is attempted through a joint venture with SAMHSA, and the nationwide network of Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATCs). The procedure involves the combined efforts of the community treatment practitioners , SAMHSA trainers, NIDA research men, are some individuals who come together to form ‘Blending Teams’ in order to come up with products and also strategies for dissemination plans for them. Through such creation, these products are tailor made to foster adoption and other new strategies of treatment, Blending Teams are very pivotal in bringing the latest proof-based tools and practices into the trusted hands of the treatment professionals. Till date, a number of such products have been successfully established and completed as well.
Topics have ranged from a plethora of views such as increasing the awareness of the value of buprenorphine therapy and also making better, the proficiency of healthcare workers, in their expertise and knowledge in the use of tools such as the Addiction Severity Index (ASI), interviewing for motivation, and even incentives which follow such motivational interviews. For more information on Blending products, please visit NIDA’s Web site at www.nida.nih.gov/blending.
Other Federal Resources
NIDA DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center.
NIDA publications and treatment materials are available
from this information source. The Staff also provide assistance
in English and Spanish, and have TDD capability.
Phone: 877-NIDA-NIH (877-643-2644); TTY/TDD:
240-645-0228; fax: 240-645-0227; e-mail:
drugpubs@nida.nih.gov; Web site: www.drugabuse.gov.
The National Registry of Evidence-Based
Programs and Practices. This database of
Interventions for the deterrence and treatment of mental
and material use disorders is maintained by SAMHSA
and can be accessed at www.nrepp.samhsa.gov.
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
and Drug Information (NCADI). Publications
from other Federal agencies are accessible from this
information source. Staff provide support in English
and Spanish, and have TDD ability. Phone:
800-729-6686; Web site: www.ncadi.samhsa.gov.
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ). As the
research agency of the Department of Justice, NIJ
ropes research, estimate, and exhibition
programs relating to drug abuse in the circumstance of crime
and the criminal justice system. For information, including
a prosperity of publications, contact the National Criminal
Justice Reference Service at 800-851-3420 or
301-519-5500; or visit www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij.
Clinical Trials. For more information on federally
and secretly supported clinical trials please visit
www.clinicaltrials.gov.
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