This update of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment is intended to address addiction to a wide variety of drugs, including nicotine, alcohol, and illicit and prescription drugs. It is designed to serve as a resource for healthcare providers, family members, and other stakeholders trying to address the myriad problems faced by patients in need of treatment for drug abuse or addiction. It provides an overview of principles of effective treatment and evidence-based approaches to treatment, including behavioral therapies, pharmacotherapies and comprehensive approached. It discusses the unique needs of different groups including women, pregnant women and adolescents.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 2018
Evidence Rating: II
Cost: Free
Topics:
Alcohol/Drug Services Case Management/Care Coordination Tobacco Cessation
Perinatal Periods:
Parenting Postpartum Pre-/Inter-conception Prenatal
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