Policy Brief
Comparing Drug Treatment Court Principles to Evidence-Based Practice
Publication date:
2023
Author:
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Explains the Canadian drug treatment court (DTC) model and explores the extent to which it adheres to international standards of care for the design and delivery of evidence-based interventions for people with substance use challenges. Outlines ways to improve adherence to these standards to enhance the effectiveness of DTCs and highlight opportunities for increased success.
See also: Drug Treatment Courts: An Evidence-based Review with Recommendations for Improvement