title: Use of evidence-based substance use treatment practices in Mississippi.
abstract: Over the past decade, substance abuse treatment professionals have begun to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) into the treatment of substance use disorders. There is a growing body of research on the diffusion of EBP in addiction treatment; however, less is known about individual state initiatives to implement EBPs among community providers. The current study aimed to evaluate the progress of an initiative of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (MDMH) to increase the implementation of evidence-based substance abuse treatment practices by certified providers. In addition, the study examines potential barriers to implementing these practices. To accomplish this goal, we reported the findings of two surveys of Mississippi addiction professionals conducted in 2010 and in 2013.
authors.affiliation: Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University, 1 Research Blvd., Suite 103, Starkville, MS 39759, United States. Electronic address: angela.robertson@ssrc.msstate.edu.
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.affiliation: Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University, 1 Research Blvd., Suite 103, Starkville, MS 39759, United States. Electronic address: Courtney.sparks@ssrc.msstate.edu.
authors.forename: Courtney S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.affiliation: Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services, 801 Robert E. Lee Building, 239 North Lamar Street, Jackson, MS 39201, United States. Electronic address: mark.stovall@dmh.state.ms.us.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stovall
authors.affiliation: Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University, 1 Research Blvd., Suite 103, Starkville, MS 39759, United States. Electronic address: DLmccluskey@mix.wvu.edu.
authors.forename: Lee
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: McCluskey
mesh_terms: D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008922:Mississippi; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Evidence-based practice; Implementation; Mississippi; Substance use treatment