The MATRICES explained.

The MATRICES explained

Last month we told you about the treatment evidence matrices you can find for alcohol and drugs respectively at:

Alcohol matrix for alcohol brief interventions and treatment
Drug matrix for harm reduction and treatment in relation to illegal drugs

Now thanks to Lifeline's FEAD web site we can go a step further with a video of the matrices' developer Mike Ashton explaining their genesis and construction. The presentation also drills down to one of the studies in one of the 25 cells of the alcohol matrix. This sample study from the 1950s illustrates the riches to be found in the matrices and the contemporary relevance of their seminal studies. Also available is an updated version of the presentation's slides.

Each cell of the matrices also cites contemporary research landmarks, reviews and expert guidance, and provides a one-click option to yourself explore beyond these dozen or so selected documents.

To view the video click the button below.VIEW VIDEO