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Primary Outcome from a Cluster-randomized Trial of Three Formats for Delivering Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) to the Significant Others of Problem Drinkers

About the Course

The article presents a cluster-randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of three formats for delivering Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) to significant others (CSOs) of individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who are reluctant to seek treatment. Conducted in 18 public treatment centers in Denmark, the study compared group sessions, individual sessions, and a self-administered format (control group). The primary outcome measured was the treatment engagement of the identified patient (IP) after three months. Results indicated that while there were some improvements among CSOs receiving CRAFT in group and individual formats, the differences in treatment engagement were not statistically significant when compared to the control group. The study suggests that offering a combination of individual and group sessions may enhance engagement, but further research is necessary to confirm these findings in diverse settings.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Primary Outcome from a Cluster-randomized Trial of Three Formats for Delivering Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) to the Significant Others of Problem Drinkers created by Rikke Hellum, PhD et al in 2022.

Publication Date

1st Edition 5/10/2022

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Rikke Hellum, PhD

Dr. Hellum works in the Unit of Clinical Alcohol Research (UCAR), at the University of Southern Denmark. Her research focuses on alcohol abuse and she has multiple works published in peer reviewed journals.

Randi Bilberg, PhD

Dr. Bilberg is a project leader in the Department of Regional Health Research at the University of Southern Denmark. Her research focus includes Alcohol Use Disorder and Quality of Life issues. She has had more than 50 works published in peer reviewed journals.

Course Creator

Allison Brown, LCSW 149014591

Allison Brown holds a BS degree in Criminal Justice with a Psychology focus and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently works at a Long-Term Insurance company bringing clinical experience to claim processes. Additionally, she developed and continues to lead the Continuing Education Program for Social Workers and Nurses and often leads complex process improvement projects Prior to this, her primary focus was in mental health and worked in both the outpatient and inpatient settings providing support to adults with mental illness.

Recommended For

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Identify the different formats for delivering Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) to significant others of individuals with alcohol use disorder.
  2. Analyze the effectiveness of CRAFT in different delivery formats (group, individual, and self-administered) in promoting treatment engagement.
  3. Discuss the limitations and implications of the study's findings for real-life clinical practice and future research in addiction treatment.

Availability

This course is available starting Nov 7th, 2024 and expires Nov 6th, 2034

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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

1.75 CE credit hour

Eligible until Sep 28th, 2026

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References begin on page 15.

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Course Number 103611
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