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06/07/2021
A myriad of components contributes to individuals relapsing, and an unfortunate factor is a misunderstanding of the disease of addiction—even among some practitioners—in which blame is placed on the individual for “choosing” to relapse.
A myriad of components contributes to individuals relapsing, and an unfortunate factor is a misunderstanding of the disease of addiction—even among some practitioners—in which blame is placed on the individual for “choosing” to relapse.
A myriad of components...
06/07/2021
Addiction Professional
News
05/28/2021
Results from three recent clinical trials showed that the implementation of a digital addiction recovery platform that augments contingency management programs improved patients’ rates of quitting drugs, alcohol and tobacco by 2 to 3 times...
Results from three recent clinical trials showed that the implementation of a digital addiction recovery platform that augments contingency management programs improved patients’ rates of quitting drugs, alcohol and tobacco by 2 to 3 times...
Results from three recent...
05/28/2021
Addiction Professional
How We Measure and Report ‘Success’ in Addiction Treatment Matters
05/14/2021
Chronic diseases are broadly defined as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are the leading...
Chronic diseases are broadly defined as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are the leading...
Chronic diseases are broadly...
05/14/2021
Addiction Professional
Great Outdoors are a Great Resource in Recovery
03/22/2021
Being outdoors is a calming and healing experience. Going on a hike, sitting by a river, or looking at the stars can provide a person with a feeling of tranquility that can help ease anxiety and stress.
Being outdoors is a calming and healing experience. Going on a hike, sitting by a river, or looking at the stars can provide a person with a feeling of tranquility that can help ease anxiety and stress.
Being outdoors is a calming and...
03/22/2021
Addiction Professional
News
11/22/2020
As those around an individual in recovery from a substance use disorder celebrate that person regaining sobriety, it’s important for loved ones and practitioners alike to recognize that the person is simultaneously experiencing a loss,...
As those around an individual in recovery from a substance use disorder celebrate that person regaining sobriety, it’s important for loved ones and practitioners alike to recognize that the person is simultaneously experiencing a loss,...
As those around an individual in...
11/22/2020
Addiction Professional
News
10/23/2020
For many individuals in recovery, re-entering the workforce is a crucial component of maintaining wellness. In West Virginia, Creating Opportunity for Recovery Employment (CORE), a program within the Addiction Sciences division at the...
For many individuals in recovery, re-entering the workforce is a crucial component of maintaining wellness. In West Virginia, Creating Opportunity for Recovery Employment (CORE), a program within the Addiction Sciences division at the...
For many individuals in...
10/23/2020
Addiction Professional
News
10/21/2020
The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) has announced it will provide more than $634,000 in grants to 10 organizations to help at-risk populations that are struggling with increases in opioid use and overdoses during the COVID-19...
The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) has announced it will provide more than $634,000 in grants to 10 organizations to help at-risk populations that are struggling with increases in opioid use and overdoses during the COVID-19...
The Foundation for Opioid...
10/21/2020
Addiction Professional
Recovery Coaching, Digital Breathalyzer Boost Retention in Outpatient SUD Treatment
09/23/2020
High attrition rates have long plagued outpatient behavioral health providers. Attrition rates are especially high within substance use disorder treatment programs1. Retention in treatment has often been a primer for innovation and...
High attrition rates have long plagued outpatient behavioral health providers. Attrition rates are especially high within substance use disorder treatment programs1. Retention in treatment has often been a primer for innovation and...
High attrition rates have long...
09/23/2020
Addiction Professional
News
08/31/2020
A recent study found that while distribution of naloxone at syringe exchange programs has soared in recent years, many programs said they are either running out of the overdose reversal medication or needed to ration it within the previous...
A recent study found that while distribution of naloxone at syringe exchange programs has soared in recent years, many programs said they are either running out of the overdose reversal medication or needed to ration it within the previous...
A recent study found that while...
08/31/2020
Addiction Professional
Initiative Addresses Obstacles to Wider Adoption of PRSS
08/10/2020
Peer recovery support services (PRSS) are non-clinical services that support individuals with mental health conditions or substance use issues. They are often developed, designed and delivered by persons with lived experience in recovery....
Peer recovery support services (PRSS) are non-clinical services that support individuals with mental health conditions or substance use issues. They are often developed, designed and delivered by persons with lived experience in recovery....
Peer recovery support services...
08/10/2020
Addiction Professional

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