Treatment

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. 

Rx and Illicit Drug Summit 2026

 - 
Nashville
, 
United States
Attendance
person

For 15 years, the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit has been a leading force in the fight against the opioid and addiction crisis. It remains the most influential gathering of stakeholders, where groundbreaking ideas are exchanged, strategies are forged, and action takes root. Our work is not done.

Dual Disorders in Patients at the Department of Addictology

Scientific article
BACKGROUND: People with addictive behaviour and co-occurring mental illness represent a particularly vulnerable group whose treatment is often complicated. While the prevalence of these patients is high, the lack of research into this area...

Prevention, treatment, facilitator specialisms

Opinion piece, commentary
A contribution by Jeff Lee from the ISSUP INEP Plus facilitators training course. A specialist treatment provider for substance use disorder may have the skill to be a comprehensive care provider for substance use disorder but... Let us...