Treatment

The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing. 

Effectiveness Bank Matrix Bite: What Is Drug Addiction Treatment for?

Book
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The first matrix cell on treatment (as opposed to harm reduction) seems a good time to ask: What is treatment there to do? ‘Cure’ addiction, or promote meaningful and productive lives? Meet patients’ wishes, or aid the government’s welfare...

2018 Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference

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Gold Coast
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Australia

The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference will be held on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 May, with optional workshops on Wednesday 30 May at QT Gold Coast.

The annual Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference covers a broad range of topics in relation to all types of addiction, including prevention, treatment, systematic responses, behaviours, mental health and harm reduction.

Effects of Naltrexone on Alcohol Self-Administration and Craving

Scientific article
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Abstract Randomized clinical trials have established the efficacy of naltrexone for reducing quantity of alcohol consumption and incidence of relapse to heavy drinking. To evaluate putative treatment mechanisms, human laboratory studies...