Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Treatment
The 28-day guiding book for clients in the early-stage rehabilitation program: its usefulness and effectiveness
Early-stage rehabilitation represents a vital phase in the continuum of care for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). This phase typically encompasses a 28-day period dedicated to detoxification and both physiological and...
Managing Addictions in Primary Care Conference 2026
Thursday 26 February | 09:15 – 17:20
Friday 27 February | 09:15 – 16:30
In-person and online conference
INNSiDE by Meliá, Liverpool or online via Zoom
The Addiction Counselor’s Role in Medication-Assisted Treatment and Recovery (MATR) Settings
Time: 3PM - 4:30PM Eastern Time
Inflammatory Markers (Lymphocyte-Related Ratio) and Polysubstance Use Severity: Insights from a Bali Mental Hospital Rehabilitation Study
Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a global health issue, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. Chronic polysubstance use exacerbates systemic inflammation, which is associated with addiction severity...
Combined Pharmacological and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Gambling Disorder in an Adult Male with ADHD: A Case Report
Background Individuals who experience gambling addiction often face problems in family relationships, job loss, and financial difficulties. Gambling problems worsen when accompanied by substance use. Case Presentation A 28-year-old man was...
GLP-1 RAs and Substance Use Disorder Treatment: The Potential and Emerging Challenges
Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are revolutionizing the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Exciting new research suggests these medications may also hold immense promise for treating substance use...
Navigating stigma: a qualitative study of barriers to opioid treatment engagement in Tanzania
Background Stigma related to drug use is a well-documented barrier to engaging and remaining on medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), yet little is known about how stigma operates across multiple social and institutional settings in...
Adherence to mHealth quit smoking application ‘stopcoach’ on top of evidence based smoking cessation counselling: association with participant characteristics and long-term abstinence
Background Smoking is more common in lower socioeconomic position (SEP) groups, but smoking cessation interventions are less effective for these groups. StopCoach, an mHealth intervention, supports people with lower SEP in quitting smoking...