Evidence-Based Advocacy for Policy Reform
Clinical best practices and evidence-based treatment approaches are evolving faster than many systems can support. It is critical that clinicians and leadership understand where legislative and municipal barriers exist, as well as how they can act as advocates for clients with substance use disorder (SUD) and their own prevention, treatment, and recovery systems. Historically, punitive approaches have not only been ineffective, but have contributed to the exacerbation of racial and socioeconomic disparities in our criminal justice system and communities. The conversation is changing to a public health, harm reduction approach. However, changing the laws to ensure that research and evidence can be implemented on the ground is a critical and under-addressed aspect of our work.
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