Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Treatment
Can a "treatment specialist" also be seen as a "prevention specialist" and vice versa?
A contribution by Jeff Lee from the ISSUP INEP Plus facilitators training course.
How Do Stimulant Users Perceive Available Drug Demand Reduction Interventions in Croatia?
BACKGROUND: This study represents the first qualitative research on stimulant use in the Republic of Croatia, offering valuable insights into the perspectives of hard-to-reach stimulant users. The aim is to better understand the needs of...
Recent Pattern of Substance Use Among Patients with Substance Use Disorders in a Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre for Addiction in Dubai
BACKGROUND: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a major contributor to global disease burden, premature mortality, and social disruption. While international data demonstrate shifting trends in polysubstance use, evidence from the United...
Dual Disorders in Patients at the Department of Addictology
BACKGROUND: People with addictive behaviour and co-occurring mental illness represent a particularly vulnerable group whose treatment is often complicated. While the prevalence of these patients is high, the lack of research into this area...
Towards Creating an Enabling Environment for the Treatment and Care of HIV Patients Who Inject/ Use Drugs
This paper presents the findings of an exploratory analysis of the health system and an integrated medical and psycho-social support primarily for HIV infected persons who inject drugs and persons who use drugs (PWID/PWUD HIV-patients). It...
Artificial Intelligence in Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support: Selected Readings and Practical Insights
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we understand and manage substance use disorders (SUDs). The following curated readings highlight current developments, practical applications, and ethical considerations for AI in this field...
Revolutionizing Addiction Medicine: The Role of Artificial Intelligence
Introduction Addiction medicine is becoming more of an issue as addiction-related problems continue to plague people all over the globe, resulting in serious health consequences. Addiction has become increasingly prevalent in recent years...
Exploring the Potential and Challenges of Digital and AI-Driven Psychotherapy for ADHD, OCD, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Narrative Review
Purpose of the Review: Psychotherapy remains a fundamental component of mental health treatment, yet it encounters significant barriers to accessibility and efficacy. The integration of digital therapies, encompassing e-Health, m-Health...
Digital interventions targeting excessive substance use and substance use disorders: a comprehensive and systematic scoping review and bibliometric analysis
Addictive substances are prevalent world-wide, and their use presents a substantial and persistent public health problem. A wide range of digital interventions to decrease use and negative consequences thereof have been explored, differing...
A systematic review of chatbot-assisted interventions for substance use
Objectives: This study systematically reviewed research on the utilization of chatbot-related technologies for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of various substance uses, including alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs. Methods...