Topics: Addiction Treatment

We’re pleased to introduce Benjamin Oldfield, MD, MHS, as the new editor-in-chief of The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report. Dr. Oldfield is a clinical instructor at the Yale School of Medicine, and medical director of population health at Fair Haven Community Health Care where he provides addiction treatment to adults and adolescents.

Topics: Addiction Treatment

Quick hits on what you’ll find in this issue.

Topics: Free Articles | Hepatitis | HIV | Opioid epidemic | Overdose | Prevention

To minimize harm and optimize safety among people who use drugs, particularly injections drugs, learn the nuts and bolts of naloxone distribution, syringe exchange, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention, and fentanyl testing.

Topics: Hepatitis | HIV | Opioid epidemic | Overdose | Prevention

Addiction researcher and medical director of the Harm Reduction Coalition shares her approach to patients and provides state-specific resources for clinicians interested in connecting with harm reduction resources locally.

Topics: Hepatitis | HIV | Opioid epidemic | Overdose | Prevention

How do you engage patients in discussion surrounding overdose risk? Learn some evidence-based strategies that will build trust, be accessible and understandable to patients, and empower them to use as safely as possible.

Topics: Addiction Treatment | Brief psychotherapy | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Technology

Internet and computer game addictions represent difficult-to-define and difficult-to-treat conditions that are increasing in prevalence. To provide some guidance on treatment options, investigators tested short-term cognitive behavioral therapy in a randomized, controlled trial.

Topics: CME Post-Test

The post-test for this issue is available for one year after the publication date to subscribers only. By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 1 CME credit.