The purpose of this review was to examine the research literature on continuing care for alcohol and drug use disorders, including studies that addressed efficacy, moderators, mechanisms of action, and … To do this, treatment providers must proactively engage individuals in care, including those who are uninterested or ambivalent about treatment, and design services with the intention of increasing … Efforts to integrate substance use disorder (sud) treatment and primary care lead to more overall health care engagement, but not better substance use or mental health outcomes.

A targeted literature review was conducted on the evidence regarding engagement and retention in addiction treatment and was used to inform the deliberations of the committee.