Treatment

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

Current Scientific Evidence About Mutual Help Groups

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This presentation summarizes the current evidence about the effectiveness of mutual help groups and the mechanisms of action in these groups, including AA, SMART, LifeRing, and WFS. AA is comparably effective to well-implemented CBT. The evidence so far suggests that the other groups are comparably effective to AA. Further studies are in progress.

ISAM at Lisbon Addictions 2022

Video and audio recordings
Here you can find a collection of ISAM presentation recordings that took place during Lisbon Addictions 2022 Recording 1: An introduction to ISAM Global Expert Network (ISAM-GEN) – Hamed Ekhtiari Recording 2: Development of a Global Expert...

ISAM neuroscience interest group webinar series

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In ISAM-NIG's new monthly talk series "In Love with Addiction Neuroscience”, addiction neuroscientists from across the world share their personal stories/experiences on the beauty of addiction neuroscience and how/why they have decided to...

Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series: Expanding Access to and Use of Behavioural Health Services for People Experiencing Homelessness

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Please join the MHTTC Network, SAMHSA and Abt Associates for an upcoming webinar highlighting findings from SAMHSA's new guide, Expanding Access to and Use of Behavioural Health Services for People Experiencing Homelessness. Wait times for placement into permanent housing can range from a few months to several years, and longer periods of homelessness are associated with lower rates of recovery and higher rates of psychiatric distress.