Essentials of 12 Step Facilitation Scott A. Teitelbaum, MD William A. Yvorchuk, MD American Board of Addiction Medicine Foundation (ABAM-F)

Summary of Module Contents Slide Deck: N = 28 Notes for lecturer: not available Handout materials: article reprint Annotated bibliography: available Test questions: 4 pretest; 6 posttest

Overview : TSF Help patients into 12 Step programs Patients won’t go on their own Most require assistance This leads to recovery engagement

TSF : Key Points AA’s approach is effective in achieving sobriety AA helps promote healthier “design for living” TSF is an effective tool MAAEZ is effective with resistance

Overview : Evidence-Based Recommendations

Key Point: Intensive Referral System Have a calling list of sponsors Active in AA Make call while patient in office Facilitate a connection Firm-up plan to attend meeting ASAP

Dissemination strategy Module designed for formal didactics Examples: 1-hour classroom lecture Local and/or Regional Seminar FMPG Seminar ASAM seminar ABAM MOC Section of UF Pain and Addiction Seminar