Behavioural Therapy Interventions

Psychological interventions that address the underlying cognitive and emotional drivers of substance use e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Motivational Interviewing: A Pathway to Partnership in Care

Opinion piece, commentary
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) has long been a personal favourite amongst intervention modalities. Much of the work my teams and I have done in the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of Cape Town has been anchored in MI’s core...

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...

Comparison of Treatments for Cocaine Use Disorder Among Adults

Scientific article
Key Points Question What treatments for cocaine use disorder are associated with objective reductions in cocaine use among adults? Findings In this meta-analysis of 157 clinical trials comprising 402 treatment groups and 15 842 participants...