Evaluate the current state of the field with regard to treatment matching approaches. Where do we stand after two decades of work in this area?.
1. In considering the use of Self-Help and 12-Step group therapy for substance use disorders, discuss the pros and cons of these types of interventions. What factors – of the groups themselves or of the clients – might influence treatment outcomes? Last, what concerns might a clinician have in referring a client to this type of treatment?
2. Evaluate the current state of the field with regard to treatment matching approaches. Where do we stand after two decades of work in this area? Do our current findings justify continued research in this area?
