This is an evolving list of resources and tools for implementing Dual Diagnosis Capability (DDC), the evidence-based practice, recommended by consultants and trainers at the Center for Evidence-Based Practices.
Tools from our Center
SAMHSA Indexes and Toolkits
Best of SAMHSA Resources for DDCAT and DDCMHT
These free materials are produced by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that are especially useful for the implementation of Dual Diagnosis Capability (DDCAT & DDCMHT), an organizational assessment and planning tool. The list below is produced by the consultants and trainers of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices.
Treatment Implementation Protocols (TIPs)
Explore the full TIP series from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
TIP 35: Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment
Addresses DDCAT/CMHT Scale Items: III, IV, VI, VII
Offers guidelines to help clinicians influence the change process in their clients by incorporating motivational interventions into substance abuse treatment programs. Describes different motivational interventions that can be used at all stages of change.
TIP 42: Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders
Addresses DDCAT/CMHT Scale Items: All
Provides substance abuse treatment providers with updated information on co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and advances in treatment for people with co-occurring disorders. Discusses terminology, assessment, and treatment strategies and models.
TIP 44: Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System
Addresses DDCAT/CMHT Scale Items: All
Offers guidelines to help clinicians address substance abuse treatment issues in various settings within the criminal justice system. Discusses screening and assessment, triage and placement, treatment planning, and treatment issues for specific populations. Includes program development guidance for administrators.
TIP 45: Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment
Addresses DDCAT/CMHT Scale Items: I, III, IV, V
Educates substance abuse counselors and clinicians about detoxification and withdrawal. Addresses patient placement, detox services for specific substances, co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions, financing issues, and screening and assessment tools.
TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies into Medical Practice
Addresses DDCAT/CMHT Scale Items: II, IV, V, VI, VII
Provides clinical practice guidelines for using four medications in the medication-assisted treatment of alcoholism and alcohol abuse: acamprosate, disulfiram, oral naltrexone, and extended-release injectable naltrexone. Also discusses patient management.
TIP 52: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor
Addresses DDCAT/CMHT Scale Items: II, III, IV, V, VI, VII
Presents guidelines for clinical supervision in the substance abuse treatment field. Covers supervision methods and models, cultural competence, ethical and legal issues, and performance monitoring. Includes an implementation guide for program administrators.
Technical Assistance Publications (TAPs)
Explore the full TAP series from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
TAP 21: Addiction Counseling Competencies
Addresses DDCAT/CMHT Scale Items: II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII
Provides guidelines to enhance the competencies of substance abuse treatment counselors. Discusses patient assessment and screening, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling, family and community education, and cultural competency.
TAP 21-A: Competencies for Substance Abuse Treatment Clinical Supervisors
Addresses DDCAT/CMHT Scale Items: II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII
Lists competencies necessary for effective supervision in alcohol abuse and drug abuse treatment programs. Provides administrators with step-by-step guidelines for implementing a comprehensive supervisory training and workforce development component.