Connecticut Certification Board
Connecticut Certification Board
Why Aren't We Talking About Outcome Data?
Why Aren't We Talking About Outcome Data?
Why Aren't We Talking About Outcome Data?
Wednesday 16th June 2021
Dr. Bob Lynn and Timothy Harrington highlight the lack of outcome data in addiction treatment centers and call for greater transparency and accountability.
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Get the buttons here!The Vital Role of Outcome Data in Addiction Treatment
Even if you used a scientific method, there is no incentive for a treatment center in The United States to provide outcomes because there is no oversight and nobody really holds treatment centers' feet to the fire for deliverables.
Ever wondered why addiction treatment centers often claim high success rates without much evidence to back it up? In this episode of Scope of Practice, Dr. Bob Lynn and Timothy Harrington dive into the murky waters of outcome data in the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment industry. They pull no punches in their candid discussion about the glaring lack of transparency and accountability among treatment centers.
Despite bold claims of effectiveness, many centers fail to provide real-time data to substantiate their success stories. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone invested in addiction recovery, whether you're in treatment, supporting a loved one, or working in the field. Dr. Lynn and Harrington stress the need for informed consent and ethical considerations in treatment practices. They argue that without solid outcome data, patients are left in the dark about what truly works.
The conversation also touches on the importance of contextually tailored, evidence-based practices that consider the unique needs of each patient. By the end of this episode, you'll be questioning the status quo and thinking critically about how addiction treatment can and should improve. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and advocates for a more transparent and accountable approach to addiction recovery.