Strengthening evidence-based practices in assessment and treatment planning for substance use disorder: an evaluation of a Swedish training program for social s... (opens in new tab)

Background and aimSocial workers regularly encounter clients affected by substance use disorders (SUD), yet training in evidence-based assessment and interventions remains limited. In Sweden, municipal social workers have statutory responsibility for SUD assessment, intervention planning and client follow-up which underscores the need for targeted professional education. This study aimed to: (i) describe social workers’ baseline self-assessed competence in evidence-based practices for SUD and...