Treatment

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

Alcohol Problems, Policy and Practice

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London
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United Kingdom

The Addictions Department at King's and the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies are holding a week-long course bringing together leading experts from across the UK.

Addiction Journal Podcast - February 2019

Book
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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.

Change, Grow, Live Medication-Assisted Treatments Toolkit

Website
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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...

Intention to Reduce Drinking Alcohol and Preferred Sources of Support

Scientific article
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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...