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.
Treatment
Can a "treatment specialist" also be seen as a "prevention specialist" and vice versa?
The Role of Accreditation in Elevating Minority-Led Social Service Agencies
This presentation explores how accreditation serves as a powerful tool to elevate minority-led social service and SUD treatment agencies while strengthening their long-term sustainability.
Considering Ethics in Documentation of Clinical Supervision
As we become ethically sophisticated in clinical supervision, CACREP standards must be at the forefront of our minds when documenting trainee progress. Dr. Andi Johnson will demonstrate ethical documentation standards based on the NAADAC Code of Ethics for addiction counselor trainees and their supervisors.
Considering Ethics in Documentation of Clinical Supervision
As we become ethically sophisticated in clinical supervision, CACREP standards must be at the forefront of our minds when documenting trainee progress. Dr. Andi Johnson will demonstrate ethical documentation standards based on the NAADAC Code of Ethics for addiction counselor trainees and their supervisors.
The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition: What’s In, What’s Out, What’s Different, What’s Not
Over two days, participants will engage in six hours of interactive education daily, focusing on practical applications in clinical settings.
A European Guide on Dual disorders: Health and Social Responses
Evaluating the optimal duration of medication treatment for opioid use disorder
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and risk of substance use disorders among US veterans with type 2 diabetes: cohort study
A Whole Person Approach: Adding Addiction Medicine Services to a Drug Treatment Court Program
This session explores how a successful partnership was formed between addiction medicine providers and a drug treatment court. Presenters will explain how the collaboration began, how it is funded, and how it has been maintained.