Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Addiction Treatment Outcomes
Addiction Treatment Outcomes
Addiction Treatment Outcomes
Thursday 31st May 2018
Dive into the complexities of measuring success in addiction treatment with insights from experts Marvin D. Seppala, MD, and Audrey Klein, PhD.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Get the buttons here!Measuring Success in Addiction Treatment: A Deep Dive
Success, I think, should be stricken from the mention of outcomes. Right, it's too vague, it's not useful, it's not helpful.
What does 'success' really mean in addiction treatment? Psychiatrist Marvin D. Seppala, MD, and addiction researcher Audrey Klein, PhD, sit down with host William C. Moyers to unravel this complex question. They explore the murky waters of comparing success rates across different treatment providers and approaches, revealing that it’s far from a straightforward task. The addiction treatment field often lacks consistently reported and scientifically valid methods for measuring outcomes, making the term 'success' itself quite ambiguous. Dr.
Klein argues that the concept of success needs a major overhaul, while Dr. Seppala emphasizes that abstinence is a critical step towards recovery but not the only measure of progress. The conversation also highlights the need for common benchmarks and data points to guide the field, involving key stakeholders like the federal government and insurance companies. If you’re searching for addiction treatment, this episode offers invaluable advice on what questions to ask providers about their success rates and follow-up practices.
It also sheds light on the importance of recognizing relapse as part of the recovery journey and breaking through denial. Tune in to gain a clearer understanding of how to define and measure success in addiction treatment.