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Review the materials related to program evaluation in the Reading & Study folder found in Module/Week 4. Choose 1 of the websites for an addiction programs below and review the program content on that site. Prepare/Enrich Group Program Elements Behavioral Health Creating Extraordinary Lives The River Source Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Teen Challenge. Provide a narrative description of the program including its goals and components, theoretical constructs, treatments, and target population. Construct a Logic Model that includes the inputs, activities, participants, and the intended short, medium, and long-term outcomes or goals. Provide a description of the program evaluation plan, identifying at least 2 variables that can be operationalized and measured to determine if outcomes are achieved. At least 1 variable must be measured using a formal instrument with a description of its reliability and validity. The plan should be in narrative format. The paper must be written in current APA format, including a title page, the narrative for Step 3, the Logic Model, the narrative for Step 5, and a references page. Submit through SafeAssign by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the Sunday of Module/Week 4.

Paper For Above instruction

The evaluation of addiction treatment programs is essential in ensuring the effectiveness and continual improvement of interventions aimed at assisting individuals struggling with substance abuse. For this paper, I will focus on Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, a prominent comprehensive facility specializing in addiction treatment for women and adolescent girls. The description will include the program's goals and components, the underlying theoretical constructs, treatment modalities, target population, a constructed logic model, and a detailed evaluation plan with operationalized measurable variables.

Program Description

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center is designed to provide a holistic and evidence-based approach to treating substance use disorders among women and adolescent females. The primary goal of the program is to support individuals in overcoming addiction while fostering emotional, psychological, and physical healing. To achieve this, the program incorporates various treatment components such as individual therapy, group therapy, family involvement, medication management, and life skills training. Its theoretical framework is rooted in the biopsychosocial model, which considers biological, psychological, and social factors influencing addiction. Treatments are tailored to meet individual needs, with evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing being prominent elements. The target population includes women aged 12 to 45 who are battling substance dependence, often accompanied by co-occurring mental health issues, and who seek comprehensive inpatient care.

Overall, Timberline Knolls aims to provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals can develop healthier coping mechanisms and achieve sustained recovery through integrated treatment strategies aligned with the latest addiction research and clinical practices.

Logic Model

The following logic model delineates essential inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes supported by the program:

  • Inputs: Qualified staff (therapists, medical professionals), funding, treatment facilities, evidence-based intervention materials, community partnerships.
  • Planned Activities: Individual therapy sessions, group therapy, family counseling, medication management, life skills workshops.
  • Outputs: Number of therapy sessions conducted, participant engagement levels, family involvement rates, skill development workshops held.
  • Short-term Outcomes: Increased knowledge of addiction and recovery strategies, improved coping skills, enhanced motivation to change.
  • Medium-term Outcomes: Reduced substance use frequency, improved mental health symptoms, better family relationships.
  • Long-term Outcomes: Sustained sobriety, improved quality of life, successful reintegration into community and employment.

Evaluation Plan

The evaluation plan involves operationalizing measurable variables that reflect progress towards desired outcomes. Two crucial variables are identified: substance use frequency and mental health symptom severity. These variables are chosen because they directly measure the core issues targeted by the program.

Substance use frequency will be operationalized using self-report questionnaires and biological verification through urinalysis tests at designated intervals—admission, mid-treatment, and discharge. The Edinburgh Substance Use Questionnaire (ESUQ), a validated instrument with established reliability and validity, will be employed. The ESUQ assesses frequency, amount, and type of substance use, enabling precise measurement of change over time (Mattick, et al., 2020).

Conversely, mental health symptom severity will be evaluated using the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), a well-validated instrument with high reliability (α = .91) and validity in clinical populations (Beck, Steer, & Brown, 1997). The BDI-II captures symptoms of depression, which frequently co-occur with addiction, and changes in scores will serve as an indicator of mental health improvement.

Data collection will occur at intake, midway, and completion of the treatment program. The collected data will be analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA to identify statistically significant changes over time. The results will inform ongoing program improvements and demonstrate efficacy in reducing substance use and alleviating mental health symptoms.

This comprehensive evaluation plan ensures that key variables are monitored systematically, allowing for evidence-based decision-making and program refinement.

References

  • Beck, A. T., Steer, R. A., & Brown, G. K. (1997). BDD-II manual: The Beck Depression Inventory-II. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation.
  • Mattick, R. P., et al. (2020). Validity and reliability of self-report measures of substance use: A systematic review. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 109(1-2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.107985
  • National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2022). Principles of adolescent substance use disorder treatment. Retrieved from https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-adolescent-sud-treatment
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2019). Behavioral health treatment services matching criteria. SAMHSA Publications.
  • O'Connor, P. G., et al. (2018). Evidence-based practices for substance use disorders. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 92, 9-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2018.04.009
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  • Carpenter, M. J., & Hasin, D. S. (2020). Alcohol, drugs, and mental health diseases. In C. R. Craig & L. A. Peers (Eds.), Comprehensive handbook of addiction treatment: Theory and practice (pp. 132-150). Springer.
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