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Appendix J: Summary of Interviews with Minnesota State Alcoholism-Addiction Leaders
Pages 246-250

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From page 246...
... Research studies (especially treatment outcome studies) have produced ~ few major findings, discernible largely through meta-analyses, that do guide state-level planners (although may not yet affect community programs and private health organizations)
From page 247...
... . some research findings would require considerably increased staff time and/or staff credentials to bring these findings to the patient; these cannot be implemented in a time of declining state and private budgets for addiction services; · some research findings require sophisticated resources, additional financing, etc., to apply; such findings have low-to-ni!
From page 248...
... Currently, public opinion leaders (e.g., mass media, heads of managed health care organizations, elected officials, health professionals, educational system, etc.) hold opinions counter to research findings (e.g., treatment for addiction does not work, treatment is more expensive than " supply reduction" )
From page 249...
... Likewise, clinicians do encounter early cases and heavy users, but cannot be funded to provide care if the person does not meet diagnostic severity or if their social impairment is still minimal. This is especially apropros of adolescents, who often do not meet diagnostic criteria, but are vulnerable to an addictive career.
From page 250...
... Secondary analyses and meta-analyses of state agency data might reveal useful trends .


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