Identifying and Selecting Evidence Based Interventions

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, January 2009

The purpose of this guidance is to assist State and community planners in applying the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) to identify and select evidence-based interventions that address local needs and reduce substance abuse problems.

Identifying and Selecting Evidence Based Interventions

Audience

Prevention Providers & Educators

Topic

Substance Abuse Prevention/Mental Health Promotion

Type

Publications, Tools

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