Treatment

Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.

Guidance on the Implementation of Minimum Pricing for Alcohol

Guide

1 April 2018

With legislation brought in on 1 May 2018 the Scottish Government has produced a resource offering Guidance on the Implementation of Minimum Pricing for Alcohol for sellers of alcohol and alcohol enforcement authorities in Scotland. The...

Guidance on the Implementation of Minimum Pricing for Alcohol

Improving Quality of Life: Substance Use and Ageing

Report

1 April 2018

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has released a resource focusing on substance use in ageing populations. The document covers the consequences of substance use in older adults, health conditions which might occur...

Improving Quality of Life: Substance Use and Ageing

Psychological and Psychosocial Interventions for Cannabis Cessation in Adults

Scientific article

3 September 2015

Abstract Objective: Many psychological and psychosocial interventions have been developed to treat regular users of cannabis, but it is unclear which intervention(s) are the most effective. This article aims to assess the effectiveness of...

The Hardest Hit: Addressing the Crisis in Alcohol Treatment Services

Book

1 May 2018

This research, launched at the All Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Harm on 1 May 2018, warns that the alcohol treatment sector is in crisis. These services are entering into a cycle of disinvestment, staff depletion, and reduced...

The Influence of Psychological Factors during Early Years of Life in the Development of Addiction

Scientific article

31 July 2017

Abstract Addiction is a multifaceted condition with various entry and exit points throughout its course in an individual's life. In some adolescents, early onset can be followed by limited adolescent use or abuse and is more related to...

Broadening the Base of Treatment for Alcohol Problems

Book

1 April 1990

As an aspect of its general responsibility for the health of the American people, the U.S. Congress has been concerned about the treatment of persons with alcohol problems. From time to time Congress has sought information on such treatment...

Alcohol and Mental Health: Policy and Practice in England

Book

1 April 2018

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Many people who misuse alcohol also have a mental health difficulty, and many people with mental health problems also misuse alcohol. Yet few get effective help from either alcohol or mental health services. National...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: French Committee Says Risks of Baclofen Outweigh Benefits in Alcohol Treatment

News

*Updated* Our commentary on the first trial to rigorously test high-dose baclofen to treat dependent drinking has been updated with the release on 24 April 2018 of an opinion on the balance between safety and benefits from a scientific...

Addiction, 12-Step Programs, and Evidentiary Standards for Ethically and Clinically Sound Treatment Recommendations: What Should Clinicians Do?

Scientific article

1 June 2016

Abstract Addiction is a complex phenomenon characterized by a loss of control and compulsive, habitual behavior. Since there is no single, specific cause for addiction, there is no single, standard treatment for it. A variety of approaches...

Effectiveness Bank Matrix Cell: Medical Care in Drug Treatment Systems

Key studies relating to the roles of medical interventions and treatment in medical settings in local, regional and national drug treatment systems. Highlights a simple innovation which transformed detoxification recyclers into typical...