Essentials - Psychosocial Treatments for Substance Use Disorder-Event Recording

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Video Summary

This video presentation, brought to you by the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, discusses the principles and strategies of psychosocial treatments in substance use disorders. The presenter, Dr. Gregory Landy, emphasizes that individualized treatment plans are necessary as no single treatment is effective for everyone. Effective treatment should attend to the multiple needs of the individual and be readily available. Treatment plans should be regularly assessed and modified to meet the changing needs of patients. Dr. Landy emphasizes the importance of remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time for sustained effectiveness. He discusses the integration of medical, social, and psychological treatment considerations in a comprehensive biopsychosocial treatment plan. Components of effective treatment include coexisting and other behavioral therapies, medication-assisted therapy, and integrated treatment of coexisting disorders. Trust but verify is an important principle in treatment, and regular monitoring of substance use is necessary. Dr. Landy also discusses the ASAM patient placement criteria, which provide standardized guidance in managing substance use disorders based on specific life dimensions. He highlights the importance of multidimensional assessments and outcomes-driven treatment plans. Dr. Landy discusses evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing, social skills training, and community reinforcement, as well as techniques like cognitive behavioral interventions, contingency management, dialectical behavior therapy, and 12-step facilitation. The video concludes by discussing the challenges and key elements of comprehensive services, highlighting the importance of multidimensional care and the biopsychosocial model. Dr. Landy encourages ongoing education and collaboration to overcome the challenges in providing effective treatment for individuals with substance use disorders.

Keywords

psychosocial treatments

substance use disorders

individualized treatment plans

medical, social, and psychological treatment

evidence-based practices

multidimensional assessments

biopsychosocial model