Module 6: Introduction

The reading for this module introduces concepts essential for understanding how the biological, psychological, and social context theories of addiction that we have studied can be integrated into a framework for thinking about prevention and intervention. This online textbook includes content prepared by the book’s author, as well as several readings from the published literature.

Module 6 Reading Objectives

After engaging with these reading materials and learning resources, you should be able to:

• Explain the continuum of care and prevention frameworks
• Identify key risk and resilience factors addressed in developmental prevention approaches
• Identify a set of evidence-informed prevention and treatment intervention strategies
• Explain basic principles in the transtheoretical model (TTM) of behavior change, the stages of change, and motivational interviewing
• Define several key terms related to intervening around and preventing substance use disorders