A relapsing-remitting course is very common in patients with an Alcohol Use Disorder
(AUD). Understanding the determinants associated with alcohol resumption remains a …

Completion of addiction treatment is one of the most consistent factors associated with a
favorable treatment outcome. Unfortunately, it is more common for a patient to drop-out of …

In order to capture key personal and social resources individuals are able to access in their
efforts to overcome substance misuse, we introduced the construct of recovery capital into …

Alcohol-dependent women progress faster from onset of alcohol drinking to entry into
treatment, experiencing an earlier onset (ie,“telesco**”) of alcohol-related complications …

Background Comorbidity between mental and physical disorder conditions is the rule rather
than the exception. It is estimated that 25% of adult population have mental health condition …

Within the UK and in many other countries two of the most significant issues with regard to
the development of health and social care services for drug users has been the growth of the …

Background Prior studies indicate that the opportunity from detoxification to engage in
subsequent drug use disorder (DUD) treatment may be missed. This study examined …

Background: Gender differences strongly affect heroin addiction, from risk factors to patterns
of consumption, access to treatments, and outcomes. Objectives: To investigate gender …

Repeated psychiatric readmissions are a particular challenge in the treatment of substance
use disorders and are associated with substantial burden for patients and their associates …

Background and objectives Substance use disorders (SUDs) usually involve a complex
natural trajectory of recovery alternating with symptom reoccurrence. This study examined …