Horizons: clinical resources

There are many clinical resources available to support research and treatment in the field of substance abuse and addiction. Here are some of the main categories of such resources:

1. Clinical protocols for the treatment of addiction

• Drug therapy protocolsSuch as the use of: Methadone Or Buprenorphine For the treatment of opioid addiction.
• Clinical guidelines: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute on drug abuse (NIDA) provide guidelines for treating addiction using scientific evidence.
• Behavioral therapy: Include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational therapy (MI) for the treatment of addiction.

2. Clinical research databases

• ClinicalTrials.gov: A database of ongoing clinical research on addiction treatments.
• PubMed & Cochrane Library: Contains articles and systematic review studies on clinical treatments for addiction.

3. Addiction assessment tools

• AUDIT test (for alcoholism)
• DSM-5 scale for the diagnosis of substance use disorders
• CAGE test for assessing alcohol and Drug Dependence

4. Research and treatment centers

• المركز الوطني للوقاية من الإدمان (NIDA – National Institute on Drug Abuse)
• Who-Department of substance abuse and mental health
• Rehabilitation and psychotherapy centers such as "Mayo Clinic" and " Betty Ford Center”

5. Technology in the treatment of addiction

• Health applications Such as ReSET and Super Grid that help with treatment and follow-up.
• Virtual reality (VR) for behavioral therapy In the Prevention of relapse.

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