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. 

Community-Based Drug Treatment in the Justice System: What Works in Reducing Crime?

Video and audio recordings
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Every year, over 6 million persons globally are in contact with the criminal justice system for drug-related offences. Significant increases in prison populations worldwide are largely caused by the arrest and incarceration of persons whose crimes are related to drug use. Many countries are exploring different options to reduce crime and incarceration through the use of community-based drug treatment.

THE POWER OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN ADDICTION PREVENTION

Opinion piece, commentary
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THE POWER OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN ADDICTION PREVENTION. Addiction prevention efforts are most successful when they are rooted in the local context—using what is available within a community to address its unique challenges. This...

Adfam National Forum - Women in Treatment

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Online

Adfam organises forum events for practitioners and professionals with an interest in supporting families affected by substance use or gambling.

At each forum we focus on a unique topic relating to families and substance use, inviting a guest speaker with expertise in that topic, followed by a Q&A and wider discussion.

A Deeper Look into the Roots of Substance Use Disorders

Scientific article
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Addiction is often seen through the lens of poor choices or lack of willpower, but this view oversimplifies what is, in reality, a highly complex mental health condition. Through my academic journey in addiction counseling, I’ve come to...

A Deeper Look into the Roots of Substance Use Disorders

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Addiction is often seen through the lens of poor choices or lack of willpower, but this view oversimplifies what is, in reality, a highly complex mental health condition. Through my academic journey in addiction counseling, I’ve come to...

BENEFITS OF ALLY AND PEER COLLABORATIONS IN RECOVERY WORK

Opinion piece, commentary
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Recovery Allies and Peer Recovery Support Specialists are highly resourceful individuals who can work collaboratively through actions that align with recovery principles. By working together from a science-based position and incorporating...