Treatment

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

European responses to the needs of people who experience homelessness and use drugs

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Summary: This paper explores the evidence base for services designed to meet the needs of people who experience homelessness and use drugs. Through a delimited analysis of existing systematic and rapid evidence reviews, it considers the key...

Provision of peer support at the intersection of homelessness and problem substance use services

Scientific article

7 May 2020

People who experience homelessness are often described as hard to reach and face marginalisation and exclusion.Peer support, which refers to the support provided by people who have lived experiences of a particular situation, has been...

What treatment and services are effective for people who are homeless and use drugs?

Scientific article

14 June 2021

People who experience homelessness experience disproportionately high rates of drug use and associated harms, yet barriers to services and support are common. This review explores the effects of interventions for this population on...

What constitutes effective problematic substance use treatment from the perspective of people who are homeless?

Scientific article

Despite people who are homeless experiencing higher rates of substance use, individuals face barriers when trying to access and engage with treatment services. This systematic review and meta-ethnography explores the view of effective...

Alcohol related thiamine deficiency

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3 November 2021

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is an essential nutrient used by the body to convert food into energy. Thiamine deficiency, although rare in most developed countries, is common in people who drink excessive amounts of alcohol.

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Outcomes After Implementation of a Benzodiazepine-Sparing Alcohol Withdrawal Order Set in an Integrated Health Care System

Scientific article

22 February 2022

Abstract Importance Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a common inpatient diagnosis managed primarily with benzodiazepines. Concerns about the adverse effects associated with benzodiazepines have spurred interest in using benzodiazepine...

Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Opioid Overdose

7 March 2022

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The Clinician’s Guide to Addressing Medical Cannabis in Substance Use Treatment Settings

8 April 2022

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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah).

Staff preferences towards electronic data collection from a national take-home naloxone program: a cross-sectional study

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16 February 2022

Abstract Background During the scaling-up of a national Norwegian take-home naloxone (THN) program, data collection methods shifted from paper-based to electronic. The aim of this study was to explore staff preferences towards the shift in...

Free ASAM Criteria® Assessment Interview Guide

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Source: https://sitefinitystorage.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity-production-blobs/docs/default-source/quality-science/021122-asam-paper-criteria.pdf?sfvrsn=12032b4a_3 The ASAM Criteria® Assessment Interview Guide is the first publicly...