Addiction & Behavioral Health (6)
Stimulant Use Disorder Clinical Trials: Contingency Management and New Treatments
Stimulant use disorders, such as cocaine or methamphetamine use disorder, can be very difficult to treat. Unlike opioid or alcohol use disorders, there are no medicines formally approved for stimulant use disorder, and behavioral therapies are the go-to solution. Because of this, clinical trials are important for testing new approaches and tools that can improve recovery for those who misuse stimulants.
Substance Use Clinical Trials: How They Work and Who Can Join
Substance use disorders are medical conditions that change the brain's response to drugs or alcohol. They make stopping extremely difficult, even when someone wants to quit or is facing serious consequences. Treatment options have improved over the years, but not every approach works for every person. Clinical trials play an important role in developing new tools, refining what already exists, and improving access to care.This overview explains how substance use clinical trials function, what they study, and what participation generally looks like.
Digital and App-Based Addiction Treatment Trials: How Technology Supports Recovery
In addiction treatment, researchers are testing whether technology can help people stay engaged in care, manage cravings, and build healthier routines. While there are apps on the current market to aid with addiction recovery, many of these tools are being studied in clinical trials before being widely adopted. If you’re interested in what research has to say about the subject, we’ll look at the facts.
Opioid Use Disorder Clinical Trials: Medications and New Approaches
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is serious, but although it can be frustrating and upsetting, it is treatable. Medicines like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone can lower cravings and reduce the risk of an overdose when paired with counseling and social supports.Joining an OUD clinical trial could be an option for you. Here’s what to expect from these research studies.
Medication-Assisted Treatment in Clinical Trials: What to Expect
Medications for substance use disorders, like methadone for opioids or naltrexone for alcohol, can be an effective way to stave off cravings. During a clinical trial, researchers will track not just which medications are used but how they’re used and in what combination to get a better idea of what’s most effective for patients.Here, we’ll look at how medication-assisted treatment (often called MAT, MOUD, or MAUD) works inside a clinical trial.
Alcohol Use Disorder Clinical Trials: Medications, Counseling, and New Treatments
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is common and can be serious, but there are effective treatment options. Medications, counseling, and mutual-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can all support your recovery. Clinical trials build on these tools and test new ones, giving people more opportunities to find approaches that truly fit their lives.
