The therapies presented in the manuals exemplify the best of what is currently known about treating drug addiction. The Collaborative Cocaine Treatment Study Model Research Report Series NIDA's Research Reports simplify the science of research findings for the educated lay public, legislators, educational groups, and practitioners. The series is updated periodically to reflect current knowledge on drugs of national interest. The book gives detailed descriptions of 12 counseling approaches currently being used in the United States. It includes contributions from the University of Pennsylvania, Hazeldon Foundation, 12-step counselors at the Betty Ford Clinic, and other respected treatment programs.
Target audiences are treatment researchers, clinicians, medical schools, colleges, and universities.
The 52-page booklet presents 13 principles of effective drug abuse treatment, answers frequently asked questions, describes categories of treatment programs, and outlines scientifically validated approaches to treating drug addiction. Materials are indexed by topic and title. Principles of drug addiction treatment are also listed. The flyer describes a NIDA manual that takes the mystery out of cost accounting for treatment programs. The NIH is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services .