tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154923121857389373.post1444393782580287187..comments2023-07-07T05:11:26.707-05:00Comments on Substance Matters: George McGovern Understood the Cost of AddictionMark Willenbring, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10556707753571367243noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154923121857389373.post-55412661697438601192012-10-31T08:31:50.623-05:002012-10-31T08:31:50.623-05:00The belief of treatment providers that if someone ...The belief of treatment providers that if someone fails in rehab it was because they weren't motivated enough (and conversely if they succeed it's because the program works), allows providers to avoid asking themselves whether or not they're providing the most effective treatments based on scientific research. Instead they blame the patient for failures and their program for successes. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06249479812726279859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154923121857389373.post-22438910123667761132012-10-30T20:34:01.702-05:002012-10-30T20:34:01.702-05:00This last point is incredibly important - where is...This last point is incredibly important - where is the Race For The Cure for addiction?! I think there is an opportunity for a true grassroots revolution here. If half of the folks willing to walk for recovery decided to walk for research, I think we could turn some heads.<br />We stand at a turning point: a new generation of addiction professionals is entering the workforce, taking the places of the counselors of the 20th century. As concepts like Evidence-Based Practices get elevated to their rightful place in counseling programs in schools around the country, we have the opportunity to enrich this paradigm shift with a body of research that prepares addiction professionals for the 21st century.<br /><br />Race for the Cure for addiction - Where do I sign up?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083530358646742701noreply@blogger.com