SAMHSA maintains a national registry known as NREPP. What does this acronym refer to?

• A. National Registry of Evaluation Programs and Practices.
• B. National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices.
• C. National Registry of Evidence-Based Practices and Programs.
• D. National Registry of Research for Education and Public Policy.

Answer: (B)

The important idea here is the exact name and purpose of SAMHSA’s national registry. NREPP stands for National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices. This designation shows that the registry collects and provides information on interventions—both structured programs and practical approaches—that have been evaluated and shown to be effective in real-world settings. The emphasis on “evidence-based” signals that decisions about adoption or funding should be guided by research showing positive outcomes.

Why this phrasing is the best fit: the official name uses “Programs” and then “Practices,” highlighting that both large-scale initiatives and day-to-day approaches used by providers are considered if there is solid evidence of effectiveness. The other options miss a key element (the exact wording or order) or replace it with terms that don’t reflect the registry’s purpose (such as evaluation, education policy, or research). So the correct answer precisely matches the recognized name and its focus on evidence-based interventions for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery.