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Does the Transtheoretical Model of Change Work for Addiction?

The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of behavior change has become almost universally accepted in addiction treatment. Like all dogmas, it is rarely critically examined, leading to blind belief and unskilled use. Read More

An Alternative, Business-World Approach to Driving Change

Research analyst Dan Gamble explains how ADKAR, one of the leading models for change in the business world, can be applied to addiction treatment. Read More

Chronic Care Management Doesn’t Improve Outcomes

Chronic care management (CCM), used successfully to treat other chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, is one approach being looked at to improve care and clinical outcomes for patients with addiction. Read More

Still Waiting for Good Data on Electronic Cigarettes

Can electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as e-cigarettes, play a role in helping people quit smoking tobacco? Read More

Controversy Surrounds FDA Approval of New Opioid Drug

A coalition, formed to fight what it sees as an opioid epidemic, is rallying support against the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the drug Zohydro. Read More

Welcome to the Future: Drug Testing with a Fingerprint

Fingerprint biometrics may be coming to an addiction treatment program near you. Read More

Don Vs. Don: Understanding Change with A Self-Interview

In addiction treatment, one of the biggest challenges that clinicians face is helping clients recognize that they are their own experts for making positive behavior changes. Read More