Tag: addiction treatment
Opioid epidemic hackathon funds new approaches to addiction treatment and overdose...
The Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech) joined forces with the GE Foundation (General Electric’s philanthropic organization) in a hackathon that united more than...
Women face unique challenges in overcoming opioid dependence
Women are often voiceless casualties of the opioid crisis that has swept across the United States. However, a recent white paper from the Office...
Quitting cannabis is difficult without confidence
Chronic cannabis smokers who doubted their own ability to abstain had less success in maintaining abstinence after a six-week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program...
The changing perception of heroin and maintenance treatment drugs
A recent study explored the perceived dangers, symbolism and cultural framing surrounding opioid, heroin and maintenance treatment substances among licit and illicit drug users...
Tangible rewards can be a useful addition to addiction treatment programs
Contingency management (CM), a new form of behavioral intervention, has shown to be effective and useful when integrated into addiction treatment programs, according to...
Challenges and new tools to assess addiction
Recent studies showed that effective drug addiction treatment starts with an all-around assessment.
The Addictions Neuroclinical Assessment (ANA) is the new addiction assessment method recommended...
Minnesota responds to opioid crisis with strategies focused on inclusion and...
Opioid-related deaths in Minnesota increased fivefold between 1999 and 2014. And in 2015, there were 216 deaths related to opioid pain relievers, according to...
Asking the right questions before taking prescription opioids
More Americans are now becoming aware of the nationwide opioid epidemic that continues to affect millions of people. However, it’s just as critical for...
The international prevalence of smoking in addiction treatment
Internationally, cigarette smoking is higher among patients in addiction treatment when compared to the general populace, according to a study published in the Society for...
The susceptibility of addiction in sex and gender
A study released last November suggested that the sex of an individual does play a role in determining susceptibility to addiction. However, the effect...
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