Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Treatment
Integrating Addiction Medicine with Treatment Courts
Time: 10AM - 5PM Eastern Time
Implementing Community-Based Addiction Treatment
TIME: 12PM - 1PM Eastern Time
Different components of cognitive-behavioral therapy affect specific cognitive mechanisms
Abstract Psychological therapies are among the most effective treatments for common mental health problems—however, we still know relatively little about how exactly they improve symptoms. Here, we demonstrate the power of combining theory...
The prevalence of cannabis use disorders in people who use medicinal cannabis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The prevalence of cannabis use disorders (CUDs) in people who use cannabis recreationally has been estimated at 22%, yet there is a dearth of literature exploring CUDs among people who use medicinal cannabis. We aimed to...
A telemedicine bridge clinic improves access and reduces cost for opioid use disorder care
Abstract Objective We evaluated the impact of a telemedicine bridge clinic on treatment outcomes and cost for patients with opioid use disorder. Telemedicine bridge clinics deliver low-barrier rapid assessment of patients with opioid use...
A transcriptomic analysis in mice following a single dose of ibogaine identifies new potential therapeutic targets
Abstract Ibogaine (IBO) is an atypical psychedelic with a complex mechanism of action. To date, the mechanisms that may underlie its anti-addictive effects are still not defined. This study aims to identify changes in gene expression...
Pharmacological and Behavioral Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Abstract Objective: Opioid use disorder (OUD) in the United States has surged, with an estimated 2.5 million needing treatment. The aim of this article is to provide a clinical overview of the key pharmacological and behavioral treatments...
NAADAC Northwest Regional Conference 2024
The NAADAC 2024 Northwest Regional Conference on Indigenous Peoples: Awareness, Knowledge, and Cultural Practices, hosted by NAADAC and its Northwest affiliates, will take place in Seattle, WA.
Date: Wednesday, May 8 - Friday, May 10, 2024!
