Adolescent substance use is a multifaceted public health issue that poses significant challenges to clinicians, including physicians and counselors. The complexity of this issue is heightened by the developmental stage of adolescence, a period characterized by experimentation, identity formation, and risk-taking behaviors. The Transtheoretical Model (TTM), also known as the Stages of Change model, provides […]
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Medication to Improve Outcomes in Alcohol Use Disorder
Medication to Improve Outcomes in Alcohol Use Disorder Some experts in the field of substance abuse are arguing for a change in the thinking of how to treat Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Most clinicians, with the focus being on sobriety, refer patients to detoxification and substance abuse programs, which is appropriate. Many clinicians do not […]