Pharmacological Interventions

The use of medication to manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, or treat co-occurring mental health disorders e.g., methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone. 

A Perspective on Psychedelics as Treatments for Addictions

Scientific article
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Psychedelics have been used across different cultures for thousands of years, with historical evidence of substances like ayahuasca in South America, mescaline from cacti in North and South America, and ibogaine in West Africa. Despite this...

Universal Treatment Curriculum UTC 1 Echo Training

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NDDCB is registered as an education provider in ISSUP International. By design, the Colombo Plan DAP will update the capacity of the NDDCB and other agencies to control drug demand and supply. Majority of NDDCB staff members have completed...
Echo Training - UTC Physiology and Pharmacology for Addiction Professionals

Pharmacological and Behavioral Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

Scientific article
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Abstract Objective: Opioid use disorder (OUD) in the United States has surged, with an estimated 2.5 million needing treatment. The aim of this article is to provide a clinical overview of the key pharmacological and behavioral treatments...