Treatment Settings

Various treatment formats, either in a live-in facility or through regular visits to a clinic, are designed for ongoing support, to help maintain recovery, and to prevent relapse. 

Duration of Therapy – Does It Matter?

Scientific article
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Highlights Planned duration of therapy not associated with outcome in use of alcohol Actual attended sessions of therapy not associated with outcome in use of alcohol Frequency of research assessments significantly associated with use of...

European Action for Employment in Recovery

News
A new European project has been developed to provide individuals in recovery from substance use in Scotland the opportunity to a part in a work and learning experience in another European country. The European Action for Employment in...

Benzodiazepine Use Is High while Use Disorder Rates Are Low

Scientific article
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Benzodiazepines, such as sedatives and sleeping aids, are a widely prescribed group of medicines designed for short-term treatment. Although most people manage benzodiazepines as prescribed, some individuals misuse the drugs and can develop...