Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Treatment
ICCAD 2019
Optimal-ICAAD is a platform dedicated to expanding knowledge, exchanging ideas, advancing wellbeing and the prevention and treatment of Behavioural, Mental, and Emotional Health issues.
This year, iCAAD 2019 is about the realisation of challenging times both at a collective and an individual level.
Mental Health in the Americas: An Overview of the Treatment Gap
To understand the mental health treatment gap in the Region of the Americas by examining the prevalence of mental health disorders, use of mental health services, and the global burden of disease.
Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
SAMHSA has launched a new Resource Center that includes a collection of scientifically-based resources for a broad range of audiences
Comparing Credentialing Requirements of Substance Abuse Treatment Staff by Funding Source
Studies have found that clinicians with higher education and/or attainment of national certification have a more favorable outlook regarding the adoption of evidence-based practices. However, staff hiring decisions may be based on a...
Podcast: Recovery-focused Care Planning
The Collaborate Care Planning Project (COCAPP) studies mental health risk, care planning and therapeutic relationships. This podcast interview with Alan Simpson and Sarah Carr explores the importance of assessing and managing risk, how to...
Sober Social Networks: The Role of Online Support Groups in Recovery from Alcohol Addiction
A recent study has analysed evidence for the value of online social networks in supporting recovery from alcohol addiction.
INTEREST Workshop
Known as the “African CROI” the INTEREST Conference brings together scientists involved in HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research in Africa to share pivotal findings, promote collaboration, and transfer experiences across several fields and many continents.
DSM-5 in Patients Seeking their First Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. Sex Differences in the Multicenter CohRTA Study
Abstract Objective: We aimed to analyze sex differences in the DSM-5 criteria among patients admitted to their first treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Methods: Assessment of AUD was carried out using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria in a...
Mindful Body Awareness Training as Part of Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT) is designed to teach interoceptive awareness and related skills for self-care and emotion regulation.
Effectiveness Bank Additions: Therapy Relationships that Work 4: Managing Perceptions of the Treatment
Clients’ perceptions of and reactions to treatment are the focus of this final of four bulletins recapping 16 reviews for the American Psychological Association. Emerging from psychotherapy research worldwide are practical and effective...