Group Therapy (Outpatient Addiction Treatment)

Evidence Step: Strong Evidence Strong Evidence Two or more rigorous evaluations support the program model.
Department: Correction

Program Description

Outpatient Group Therapy consists at minimum of 150 hours for individuals with moderate to severe substance use disorders. Facilities can offer group therapy part time or full time depending on individual needs. In group therapy, individuals receive individual and group counseling. The focus is to address the criminogenic and addiction needs of the inmate. This can be associated with a reduction in the use of substances and leading to sustained recovery. Evidenced based components integrated within group therapy program are: Motivational Interviewing/ Stages of Change; TCU Mapping-Enhanced Counseling; Victim Impact; Motivational Enhancement Therapy; Anger Management (SAMHSA); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Relapse Prevention.

Details

Program Demographic: Adults, Justice-involved
Delivery Setting: Correctional Facility
Current Participants: 652

Research

Causal Evidence on the old scale = Strong Evidence