Clinical Challenges

NCAD Spotlight: Early Returns Promising for Contingency Management Initiative
The technique to reinforce positive behaviors through the use of a reward system has shown promise for improving patient engagement in treatment, according to Haley Horton and Michael White, MCJ, of Community Medical Services.
Recession Puts Veterans at Increased Risk of SUD, Suicide
A recently released study finds that as unemployment rates rise, military veterans are at an increased risk for developing substance use disorders and dying by suicide.
LGBTQ+ Individuals More Likely to Engage in Substance Misuse at Younger Age
LGBTQ+ individuals were found to be more likely to engage in substance use at an earlier age, use illicit drugs for longer periods, and have more difficulty finding support when seeking treatment, according to a survey published by AAC’s Desert Hope treatment facility.
NCAD Spotlight: Youth Drawn to E-Cigarette Products, Despite Higher Risks
Flavored products and new nicotine formulations have made vaping products more appealing to younger populations in recent years, says Brian King, PhD, MPH, of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health.
‘Moderate’ Drinking Still Poses Health Risks
Individuals consuming alcohol within Canada’s weekly low-risk drinking guidelines “are not insulated from harm” according to a study recently published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Overdose Deaths on the Rise Again Amid COVID-19
Fatal overdoses reported between January and April are up 11.4% compared to last year, and nonfatal overdoses are up 18.6%, with a spike that has coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from ONDCP’s Overdose Data Mapping Application Program.
In This Challenging Time, How Well Do You Test Out?
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic provides a rare opportunity to take stock of our souls or, in psychological terms, our character.
Rx Summit Spotlight: Relatable Messaging Reduces Stigma
Jodi Maiolo, MPH, CPH, and Shanen Wright will discuss a campaign to reduce stigma in Appalachia that they worked on and how some of their takeaways can be used to create more effective messaging in other communities.
Providers Prepare as Coronavirus Spreads
As the number of coronavirus cases climbs above 24,000, addiction treatment and behavioral healthcare providers gather information and review protocols for protecting vulnerable patients.
NCAD West: Digital Therapeutics Reduce Burden on Providers, Improve Efficiency
Stigma, lack of coverage and inadequate training for physicians are creating barriers to treatment for SUD, but digital therapeutics are emerging as an effective complement to boost traditional treatment, according to Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, and Mario San Bartolome, MD, MBA, MRO, FASAM.
SAM Leader Highlights Flaws in Studies on Marijuana Access and Opioid Deaths
Kevin Sabet states that recent findings linking expanded access to marijuana with reductions in opioid-related deaths have been thoroughly rebutted.

Videos

Dr. Robert Rymowicz Discusses Food Addiction and Treatment Strategies
In this video, Robert Rymowicz, DO, of the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, discusses food addiction, how highly processed foods affect the brain, and treatment strategies.
WestBridge Shares Their Perspective When Treating Dual Diagnosis
Best Practices in the Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
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