ChangePoint -- Addictions Treatment Services

The Matrix Model is an evidence-based Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program created by The Matrix Institute in Los Angeles. It has been tested through research, showing favorable outcomes. It is a manualized treatment program that is based on cognitive behavioral therapy models, relapse prevention and skill training, all presented in a client-centered, Motivational Interviewing style. The ChangePoint Matrix Model for Methamphetamine Abusers is being provided under the auspices of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), which is providing funding support for the program. Treatment includes educational sessions for client families and other support people. Skill training groups focus on recovery and relapse prevention. The main objective of the program is to provide clients with a behavioral structure and daily skills enabling the eventual development of a clean and sober lifestyle.
Key Elements of the Matrix Model for Methamphetamine Abusers Program
		Effective Treatment. Research studies indicate that the Matrix model is very effective in treating various addictions. Matrix clients, compared with Outpatient Treatment as Usual (TAU) were 38% more likely to stay in treatment. Matrix clients were 27% more likely to complete treatment. In some sites of the research clinical trial (total of 8 sites) the Matrix condition was associated with significantly longer periods of abstinence. Treatment completion was about 41%. (Rawson et al, Society for the Study of Addiction, 2004)
		Education. Treatment includes weekly family education sessions as well ongoing social support and aftercare. Dialogue between family members is stimulated and participants’ awareness is raised on issues faced by those who abuse or are addicted to drugs and alcohol. Educational material and client handbook are simple and repetitive and the recovery language is designed to unify the program in a seamless, integrated manner.
Client Participation. The Matrix Model uses graduates of the treatment program as co-leaders for groups. Co-leaders help other clients get better by sharing their experience in recovery and their hope. Clients and counselors follow a bilingual (English and Spanish) curriculum “patient workbook.”
Skill Training. Early Recovery Skills and Relapse Prevention Skills use “dots” for “clean days” and teach clients ways to schedule and structure their days. Clients participate in numerous sessions learning relapse prevention skills, coping skills, and ways to achieve stable sobriety. Treatment is three times per week for at least four months.

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