11. 10 Conclusions Supported by Addiction Science This Presentation is based on the Work of the Conference on Approaches to Combating the Troublesome Use of Substances W.R. Miller and K.M. Carroll, Eds. 2005
12. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems Intervention is not a specialist problem, but a broad social responsibility that should be shared by many public and private entities
13. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems We should screen for and address the full spectrum of drug use problems, not just the most severe
14. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems Helpers should seek to understand drug problems in a larger life context, and provide comprehensive care options
15. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems Look beyond the individual for the causes of and solutions to drug use problems
16. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems Enhancing motivation for change and commitment to change should be a key component of any treatment intervention
17. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems Changing a well-established pattern of drug use begins by interrupting the pattern and establishing an initial period of abstinence
18. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems Enhance positive reinforcement for non-use, and enrich access to alternate sources of positive reinforcement
19. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems Helpers should seek to diminish the rewarding aspects of drug use
20. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems Services should be easily accessible, rapid, welcoming, affordable, helpful, potent, comfortable and attractive
21. 10 Implications for Substance Abuse Treatment Systems Helpers should use evidence-based practices whenever possible
