The Matrix Early Intervention is designed to:

 

¨       HELP PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE PRESENTING DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM(S)

 

¨        GIVE INDIVIDUALS HELP IN DETERMINING THE NEED FOR FURTHER TREATMENT

 

¨        EXPLORE WITH PARTICIPANT THE POTENTIAL RISKS OF CONTINUED DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL USE

 

¨        DETERMINE THE NEED FOR AND A PLAN FOR CHANGE.

 

There is a substantial body of research literature indicating that some substance abusers respond very positively to brief, focused treatment episodes. While not recommended in lieu of longer-term treatment, this intervention is particularly useful for helping individuals and those around them determine the nature and extent of a non-apparent problem. It is also useful for giving guidance to clients who are determining a plan for change.