This article explores the epidemiology of co-occurring disorders (CODs) with an emphasis
on the implications of study findings for the functioning and potential of substance abuse …

Continuity of patient care is frequently linked to quality care outcomes. The purpose of this
paper is to examine the clinical trial literature in order to determine the extent to which …

Objective: To review the evidence of benefit from use of telemental health (TMH) in studies
that reported clinical or administrative outcomes. Method: Relevant publications were …

Aims To determine whether there is evidence to support the implementation of extended
interventions (ie longer than 6 months) for individuals with alcohol or other drug use …

Context Telephone-based disease management protocols have shown promise in
improving outcomes in a number of medical and psychiatric disorders, but this approach to …

For many patients, alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorders are chronic, recurring
conditions involving multiple cycles of treatment, abstinence, and relapse. To disrupt this …

This paper reviews methodologically rigorous studies examining group treatments for
interview-diagnosed drug use disorders. A total of 50 studies reporting on the efficacy of …

Evidence-Based Treatments for Alcohol and Drug Abuse encompasses the developments in
the field over the last decade, blending theory, techniques and clinical flexibility. Research in …

There is little disagreement in the substance use treatment literature regarding the
conceptualization of substance dependence as a cyclic, chronic condition consisting of …

Pharmacogenetic and adaptive treatment approaches can be used to personalize care for
alcohol-dependent patients. Preliminary evidence shows that variation in the gene encoding …