This section contains publishings from behavioral health and criminal justice
professionals which focus on CAM technology from a relapse prevention and recovery
enhancement perspective.

 

• First At Blue Ridge Study

 

 

• 24/7 Sobriety

 

 

• National Center For State Courts

 

 

• National Partnership on Alcohol Misuse and Crime Study: Published in 2009 by
  NPAMC, this study explores the prevalence of drug and alcohol dependence amongst
  individuals who enter the criminal justice system. This study examines social and
  physiological effects of drug and alcohol dependence and abuse on individuals and
  how these factor into crime. NPAMC provides suggestions for effective interventions
  that criminal justice professionals can use in order to reduce recidivism and enhance
  recovery, which include drug and alcohol monitoring, therapeutic drugs and expanding
  the use of treatment services. Significant findings of this study included that “The
  criminal justice system should strive to increase rates of screening for alcohol and
  drugs given the high probability of drug and alcohol problems…The longer an
  individual is abstinent from alcohol, the greater the opportunity for cognitive recovery.”
  Download Improving Criminal Justice Interventions for People with Drug and Alcohol
  Problems

 

 

• Evidence-Based Practices for Substance Use Disorders: Published by Mark
  McGovern Ph.D. and Kathleen Carroll Ph.D. of Dartmouth College and Yale
  University, respectively, this is a great paper for understanding various approaches
  which address substance abuse. Download Evidence-Based Practices for Substance
  Use Disorders

 

 

• Pew 1 in 100 Study: This 2008 study by the Pew Charitable Trust was a catalyst for national debate on the status of the United States corrections system, in which 1 in 100 American adults is currently incarcerated. Download One in 100: Behind Bars in America 2008

 

 

• Pew 1 in 31 Study: This 2009 report was a continuation of the Pew Charitable Trust’s 2008 report on the American corrections system. Download One in 31: The Long Reach of American Corrections

 

 

• Mountain Plains Evaluation: This paper reviews the finding of the ‘South Dakota 24/7 Sobriety’ project. It was conducted and written by Mountain Plains Evaluation LLC. It analyzes data spanning from 2005-2010. Key findings included, “for repeat offenders, even minimal days of participation in the 24/7 Sobriety Program positively impact recidivism rates and individuals with at least 30 days of program participation demonstrate a greater reduction in recidivism. These reductions in recidivism far exceed the rates reported in the literature for traditional approaches to DUI offenders, including education and sanctions.” Download: South Dakota 24/7 Sobriety Program Evaluation Findings Report