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March, 1996
Correctional Research and Development
Correctional Service of Canada
As part of the Classification Study, CSC
conducted an extensive review of the literature on approaches and techniques in substance
abuse treatment. What follows are brief descriptions of 25 modalities, with a summary of
the research evidence on effectiveness for each. This document is being published
separately from the main report of the Classification Study, so that it can serve as a
resource and reference tool for program delivery staff, program managers or others
interested in information on techniques of treatment.
To summarize the results of the review, the
following techniques are demonstrated effective: Assertion Training, Controlled Drinking
Strategies, Employment Training, Methadone, Provision of Aftercare,Problem Solving,
Recognizing High Risk Situations, Relapse Techniques, Social Skills Training.
Table of Contents
Anti-Acohol Drugs
Assertion Training
Bibliotherapy
Confrontation/Encounter Techniques
Controlled Drinking Strategies
Cue Exposure
Detoxification
Drug and Alcohol Education
Employment Training
HIV Prevention/Support
Life Skills Training
Marital/Family Therapy
Methadone
Nutritional Counselling
Problem Solving
Provision of Aftercare
Psychiatric Care
Psychotherapy or Psychodynamic Techniques
Recognizing High Risk Situations
Recreational Therapy
Relapse Techniques
Social Skills Training
Spirituality
Stress Management/ Relaxation
Surveillance Techniques
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