Is the Hazelden Co-occurring Disorders Program evidence-based?
The Hazelden Co-occurring Disorders Program is based on findings, observations, and studies of more than two hundred addiction treatment programs using the Dual Diagnosis Capability in Addiction Treatment (DDCAT) Index. The DDCAT was developed as a benchmark measure to assess the capacity of an addiction treatment program. The benchmarks are based on expert consensus and evidence-based services for persons with co-occurring disorders. Drawing upon the numerous randomized controlled trials testing the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) model, as well as the rapidly accumulating evidence base for practices with co-occurring substance use and non-severe disorders, the Hazelden Co-occurring Disorders Program represents the state-of-the-science in treatment approaches for persons in addiction treatment settings. Since the evidence base for co-occurring disorders in addiction treatment exists on a continuum, each component of the program describes the scientific status of the various
