"This invaluable text provides a rigorous guide to the assessment and evaluation of substance misuse programs through a multi-disciplinary, holistic model of care. It highlights issues of race, social justice and health equity, and offers real-world guidance to effect community healing and transformation. In an era where substance misuse has reached epidemic proportions in the US and beyond, this book will be essential reading for anyone involved in public health policy and practice in this important area"-- Provided by publisher.

The research and theories on mental health and substance abuse treatment --Evaluation of mental health and substance misuse programs -- The system that supports recovery -- Examples of evaluation approaches for prevention, treatment, and recovery -- The public health approach to treatment and recovery -- The message.