October 28-31, 2010, Sheraton National, Arlington, VA, USA
Experts agree that the current systems for the treatment of addictions are inadequate in terms of policy, structure, methodology, and treatment efficacy. Only a small minority of addicted individuals receive the evidence-based treatment they need. This conference brings together policy makers, administrators, clinicians and researchers who will outline a new frontier in addiction services and discuss ways to adopt and implement a more expeditious, user-friendly, cost effective and evidence-based system. Speakers will be urged to brainstorm new ideas and think outside the box.Themes and Topics
- Overcoming practical barriers to changing current treatment systems
- Pathways to innovations in addiction practice
- Translating addiction research into the real world
- Bridging the gap between research and policy
- Encouraging treatment entry
- Making treatments more appealing
- Marketing treatment services
- Redefining treatment outcomes
- Promoting the adoption of evidence-based treatments
- Novel treatment approaches
- Novel treatment venues
- Improving treatment retention
- Treatment accountability
- Facilitating the use of medications in substance abuse treatment
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