Implement an Evidence-based Practice
Findings have shown that when using evidence-based practices, the quality of care improves.
In the field of behavioral health, the term evidence-based practices (EBPs) refers to interventions that
- have been rigorously tested
- have yielded consistent, replicable results
- have proven safe, beneficial, and effective for most people diagnosed with mental illness and substance use disorders[1]
The goal of the ATTC/NIATx Network of Practice is to help substance abuse treatment agencies implement EBPs.
The Implementation Guide provides advice, resources and templates to help you implement an EBP.
[1]SAMHSA's GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation, New Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fact Sheets , http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/topical_resources/ebps.asp