Treatment and rehabilitation

Lecture notes 

Hallmarks of effective treatment 

A good treatment is one that is:

  • Holistic 

  • Person-centered

  • Evidence based 

  • Equitable and accessible 

  • Culturally responsive

  • Free of judgement and stigma 

Cognitive behavioural therapy 

  • Acknowledges the role that learning has in the development of substance use  disorders 

  • Aims to identify and adapt