Group MATRIX Model Therapy for Methamphetamine Use Disorders

Treatment

DIAGNOSIS: Substance-Use Disorders

TREATMENT: Group MATRIX Model Therapy for Methamphetamine Use Disorders

BRIEF SUMMARY

Basic premise: The Matrix model is an integrative treatment model originally developed in response to the cocaine epidemic of the 1980s. The program consists of relapse prevention groups, education groups, social support groups, individual counseling, self-help participation, and urine and breath testing delivered in a structured manner over a 16-week period. The treatment is a directive, non-confrontational approach which focuses on current issues and behavior change. Therapies that are frequently incorporated in the Matrix Model include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), contingency management, 12-step facilitation, motivational interviewing, and family therapy.

Obert, J. L., McCann, M. J., Marinelli-Casey, P., Weiner, A., Minsky, S., Brethen, P., & Rawson, R. (2000). The matrix model of outpatient stimulant abuse treatment: history and description. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 32(2), 157–164. https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2000.10400224

TREATMENT RESOURCES

TREATMENT MANUALS

The MATRIX model: Intensive outpatient alcohol and drug treatment (Rawson, et al., 2005)

Counselor's treatment manual: Matrix intensive outpatient treatment for people with stimulant use disorders (SAMHSA, 2006a)

The Matrix Model® in the new healthcare world: Implementing EBPs (Weiner, 2016)

WORKBOOKS and WORKSHEETS

Client's handbook: Matrix intensive outpatient treatment for people with stimulant use disorders (SAMHSA, 2006b)

Principles of drug addiction treatment: A research-based guide (3rd ed.) (NIDA, 2014)

The matrix model handouts and worksheets (Rawson, et al., 2005)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Group treatments for addiction (CEU Matrix, 2010; Daley and Douaihy, 2011)

Substance abuse treatment: Group therapy (SAMHSA, 2005/2015)

Counselor's treatment manual (SAMHSA, 2006a)

Practical issues in the implementation of the matrix model (SAMHSA, 2015)

Exploring the matrix model for addictions treatment (CalSouthern PSYCHOLOGY, 2013)

Substance abuse treatment models (Customer Care Program)

The matrix program (PsychMed, 2023)

Matrix model intensive outpatient program (CEBC, 2010/2023)

SUPPORTING STUDIES

Rawson, R. A., Marinelli-Casey, P., Anglin, M. D., Dickow, A., Frazier, Y., Gallagher, C., Galloway, G. P., Herrell, J., Huber, A., McCann, M. J., Obert, J., Pennell, S., Reiber, C., Vandersloot, D., Zweben, J., & Methamphetamine Treatment Project Corporate Authors (2004). A multi-site comparison of psychosocial approaches for the treatment of methamphetamine dependence. Addiction (Abingdon, England), 99(6), 708–717.

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2004.00707.x