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Improving Outcomes in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (IOTOD)

13 May 2019

Frankfurt

Germany

The IOTOD conference is an annual, CME-accredited, two-day event developed in partnership with internationally-renowned leading opioid dependence experts.

Addiction Journal Podcast - February 2019

Book

25 January 2019

The Journal of Addiction has released its latest podcast which summarises the contents of the journal's February edition. The podcast includes a selection of interviews with the authors of the studies included in this month's journal.

Webinar: Treating Co-Occurring Trauma and Addiction

27 February 2019

Webinar

This webinar will review the key factors necessary for effectively treating co-occurring

Change, Grow, Live Medication-Assisted Treatments Toolkit

Website

9 October 2018

Drug-related deaths are the highest they have ever been. We know that medication-assisted treatments (MAT), such as the prescription of methadone and buprenorphine, are our most powerful interventions. Supporting opioid-dependent service...

Webinar: Implementing SBIRT in Rural Clinics: A How-to Guide

Video and audio recordings

Many healthcare providers report that addressing alcohol and other drug problems is one of the most challenging areas of their practice. Providers are unsure how to address these issues, and yet they are in a prime position to reduce the...

Children and Young People Exposed Prenatally to Alcohol - Clinical Guidelines

Book

28 January 2019

Alcohol consumption in pregnancy has the potential to cause significant fetal damage. It is estimated that approximately 3.2% of babies born in the UK are affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, though the guidance says currently few...

Intention to Reduce Drinking Alcohol and Preferred Sources of Support

Scientific article

17 January 2019

Although rates vary from country to country, harmful alcohol use can be considered a global public health concern. The Global Drug Survey (GDS) is the world's largest annual survey of substance use. A recent study, published in the Journal...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Therapeutic Relationships Matter for Young Clients Too

Scientific article

28 January 2019

Amalgamation of research findings for the American Psychological Association finds that the relationship between therapists and young clients and their parents matters nearly as much as in adult therapy. Practice recommendations will aid...

Quality Measurers of Therapeutic Communities for Substance Dependence: An International Collaborative Study Survey in Latin America

Scientific article

20 December 2017

Abstract Background In Latin America, substance related disorders are highly prevalent and one of the treatment strategies is the Therapeutic Communities (TCs), however, in Latin America there is scarce data about this treatment strategies...

How to Deliver Effective Opioid Substitute Treatment in Prisons

Video and audio recordings

11 December 2018

This webinar focuses on: Overcoming organisational and cultural issues Stabilisation and assisted withdrawal Retox and continuity of care Presenters: Dr Joss Bray, Clinical Lead for Drug and Alcohol Treatment in the North East Prisons for...