The article presents the findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that tested the efficacy of harm reduction treatment for alcohol (HaRT-A) among people experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorder (AUD). The study compared the outcomes of participants receiving HaRT-A to a control group receiving services as usual over a three-month period. The results demonstrated that HaRT-A participants showed significant reductions in peak alcohol use, alcohol-related harm, AUD symptoms, and positive alcohol tests, although there were no significant improvements in quality of life (QoL).
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Randomized Controlled Trial of Harm Reduction Treatment for Alcohol (HaRT-A) for People Experiencing Homelessness and Alcohol Use Disorder created by Dr. Susan E. Collins et al in 2019.
Publication Date
International Journal of Drug Policy 2019
Course Material Authors
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Dr. Susan E. Collins
Dr. Susan E. Collins is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. She specializes in harm reduction and addiction treatment research, focusing on community-based interventions for people experiencing homelessness. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. Seema L. Clifasefi
Dr. Seema L. Clifasefi is an associate professor at the University of Washington's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She has expertise in public health, with a particular focus on harm reduction approaches and the intersection of mental health, substance use, and homelessness. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
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 intermediate and above levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Discuss the principles and applications of harm reduction treatment for alcohol (HaRT-A)
Analyze the short-term efficacy of HaRT-A in reducing alcohol-related harm
Evaluate the potential limitations and future directions for harm reduction treatments
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 12th, 2025 and expires Feb 11th, 2035
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Material Authors
Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.
Course Creator
Allison Brown, LCSW 149014591 – No relevant financial relationships.
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There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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