Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
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The next step towards a better life
The purpose of this guide is to give people an idea of what you can expect when they have finished the process of detoxification. Ideas to help people stay away from alcohol and other drugs. Also explains the stages of the recovery, as well...
Differences between Psychotic Disorders with Concurrent Cannabis Use and Cannabis-Induced Psychoses
Abstract Background: The fact that Cannabis use can lead to psychotic symptoms has been recognized years ago. Moreover, when the patient is using cannabis, the distinction between a primary psychotic disorder and a cannabis-induced...
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of Medial Prefrontal and Cingulate Cortices Reduces Cocaine Self-Administration: A Pilot Study
Background: Previous studies have shown that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex may serve as a potential treatment for cocaine use disorder (CUD), which remains a public health problem...
A Randomized, Open Label Trial of Methadone Continuation versus Forced Withdrawal in a Combined US Prison and Jail
Highlights MMT during incarceration leads to lower injection drug and heroin use. MMT during incarceration leads to fewer non-fatal overdoses. MMT during incarceration leads to higher rates of engagement in treatment. Abstract Recently...
Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse Annual Conference
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42nd Annual AMERSA Conference
Interdisciplinary Addiction Strategies: Prevent, Discover, Teach, Treat
Thursday, November 8th, 2018 – Saturday, November 10th, 2018
InterContinental Mark Hopkins – San Francisco
Association for Behavioral Analysis International (ABAI) Substance Use and Addiction Conference
Addictive behaviors create many significant health problems, from smoking-related diseases to the current opioid overdose epidemic. Behavior analysts have made important contributions to the understanding and treatment of addictive behaviors, and these will be showcased in this single-track, two-day conference for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in substance use issues.
NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals) 2018 Annual Conference
NAADAC's 2018 Annual Conference: Shoot for the Stars will take place in Houston, TX at The Westin Galleria Houston from October 5-9, 2018.
International Nurses Society on Addiction 42nd Annual Educational Conference
This conference focuses on the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for any nurse who cares for persons with substance use, abuse and addictions. Providing patient centered care through prevention, screening, treatment and recovery services is best brought about when interdisciplinary teams work together to accomplish effective and successful patient care outcomes.
INEBRIA 2018 (International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs)
The conference will take place in Santiago de Chile, Chile, September 26-28 and the title for this year’s conference is “Challenges faced in the implementation of brief interventions in diverse settings, contexts and population groups”.
National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD)
Join addiction treatment and behavioral healthcare professionals of all types working together to heal our communities and build sustainable and successful treatment organizations at the National Conference on Alcohol & Addiction Disorders, August 19-22, 2018, in Disneyland, California.