A New Direction. Alcohol and Other Drugs Collection. A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program + Facilitator Guide

Created in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, A New Direction is a flexible, evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) curriculum that treats addiction in justice-involved clients and is proven to reduce recidivism. The updated and revised curriculum is divided into seven core topics, with all new companion videos and a Facilitator Guide to better serve clients.

Alcohol and Other Drug Education Collection, Second Edition
Justice-involved clients learn that substance use disorder is a chronic disease and recognize the negative effects addiction has on the body and all aspects of life. Clients learn they can choose to change and live freely in recovery. Includes 100 workbooks, a companion DVD, Facilitator Guide, and a flash drive containing reproducible materials and a variety of quality assurance tools.

A New Direction Program features:

• Updated and Revised
  The best-selling curriculum has been updated and revised to present seven core topics in a positive, easy-to-understand way. New exercises include Quick Reviews and personal reflections to encourage behavior change.
• Easy to Understand
  A New Direction uses a strengths-based instructional approach with inclusive language and grade 6 readability.
• Flexible and Customizable
  Build the treatment plan that meets your clients' specific needs. Implement the full collection with workbooks, companion videos and the Facilitator Guide, or choose the modules that will most benefit each of your clients.
• Evidence Based
  Participating in a substance use disorder treatment program significantly reduces recidivism in justice-involved clients, according to a study by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.