Technology-Assisted Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Description:

This book examines the role of technology-assisted interventions for substance use disorders (SUD). It considers this topic alongside the dramatic increase in SUDs and associated harm in the United States’ past decade.

Chapters relay the impact and effectiveness of technology-assisted interventions, which include telemedicine, assisted therapies, and support. These treatments not only offer practical care but also address the issue of access to care, particularly in the wake of the global pandemic (COVID-19). Organized into three sections, section one covers the use of telemedicine and technology-assisted therapies as it relates to the treatment of various SUDs, achieving recovery and maintenance. Each chapter will expand on a specific aspect of technology-assisted intervention. Following this, section two explores the differences in technology-assisted interventions and approaches while taking into account age, gender, sexuality, identity, and psychosocial factors. This section will be divided into chapters on children and adolescents, women and pregnancy, older adults, LGBTQIA+, and professionals. To close the book, section three discusses the media impact on SUDs and the legal technology adopted by drug courts.

Unique and timely, Technology-Assisted Interventions for Substance Use Disorders is an invaluable resource to learners and practitioners in the field. It provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide the implementation of technology-assisted interventions for all SUDs into practice and stimulate investigative efforts.

Table of contents :

Contents
Contributors
1: Technology Assisted Therapies for Substance Use Disorder
Introduction
Part I: Mobile Phone Technologies for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Text Messaging and Integrative Voice Recognition
Objective Data Collection by mHealth Apps
mHealth Smartphone Applications for Substance Use Disorders
Assessing the Quality of mHealth Apps
Part II: Web-Based Technologies for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Part III: Outpatient Procedures and Devices for Substance Use Disorders
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (rTMS and tDCS)
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
References
2: Telemedicine and Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Introduction
Telemedicine
OUD Epidemiology
Medication Treatments
Methadone
Naltrexone
Buprenorphine
At Home Buprenorphine Induction
Pertinent Legislation Prior to COVID-19
Ryan Haight Act
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
Barriers
Effectiveness: Existing Literature
COVID-19 and Beyond
Removal of Barriers
Patient and Provider Experience
Beyond COVID-19
Conclusions
References
3: Technology-Assisted Treatments for Co-Occurring Mental Illness and SUD
Case Presentation
Introduction
Epidemiology
Existing Applications
Future Directions
Conclusion
References
4: Online Peer Support for Substance Use Disorders
Introduction
Online Mutual Aid Services
Lessons Learned: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Mutual Aid
Virtual Peer Recovery Specialist Services
Potential Benefits and Limitations of Online Peer Recovery Specialist Services
Future Directions
Conclusion
References
5: Technology-Assisted Prevention Interventions for Substance Use Disorders
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Tertiary and Quaternary Prevention: Relapse Management
Social Media, Networking Within Addiction Community
Pros and Cons of Technology Assistance for Prevention
Conclusion and Future Directions
References
6: Brain Stimulation Methods for Substance Use Disorders
Introduction
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Description
Evidence
Alcohol
Tobacco
Cocaine
Methamphetamine
Opioid
Cannabis
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
Description
Evidence
Alcohol
Tobacco
Cocaine
Methamphetamine
Opioid
Cannabis
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Description
Evidence
Nerve Stimulation
Conclusion
References
7: Technology-Assisted Interventions for Behavioral Addictions Involving Problematic Use of the Internet
Introduction
Identifying Target Groups
Technology-Based Interventions for Internet Gaming Disorder
Technology-Based Interventions for Gambling Disorder (GD)
Technology-Based Interventions for Problematic Pornography Use
Conclusion
References
8: Technology-Assisted Therapies for Substance Use Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Introduction
Accessibility of Technological Uses for the Adolescent Population
Technologic Integration
Parental Involvement
Conclusion
References
9: Technology Assisted Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy
Introduction
Clinical Applications
Clinical Barriers: Why Do We Need Technology to Assist in Substance Use in Pregnancy?
Clinical Applications: What Are the Tools We Can Use?
Research Applications
Peer Coaching
Lifestyle Coaching
Substance Specific Adaptations
Public Health Application
Tools Adaptable to mHealth
Considerations in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion
References
Further Reading
10: Technology-Assisted Therapies for Substance Use Disorders in LGBTQIA
Introduction
SUD in LGBTGIA+ Communities
LGBTQIA+ Specific SUD TX
Technology-Assisted Therapy
Conclusion
References
11: Technology-Assisted Interventions for SUDs with Racial/Ethnic Minorities in the United States
Intro
Web-Based Interventions
Mobile-Based Interventions
Telehealth
Conclusions
References
12: The Media and Substance Use Disorders
Introduction
Presence of Substance Use in Traditional Media
Presence of Substance Use in Modern Media
Stigmatization of Substance Use
Glamorization of Substance Use
Using the Media as a Tool
Conclusion
References
13: Legal Technologies in Substance Use Disorders
Introduction
Technologies Currently in Use
National Data and Tracking Systems/Agencies
Smartphones (Reminders/Texts/Surveys) and Applications
Electronic Pillboxes
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP)
Electronic Monitoring Devices
Technologies with Untapped Potential
Newly Developed Breathalyzers
Social Media Platforms/Social Networking Sites
PREDOSE Platform
Machine Learning Using Internet Sites, Algorithms for State Data
Limitations of Currently Available Technologies
Acceptability of Technological Solutions for Overdose Monitoring
Conclusion
References
14: Technology-Assisted Therapies in Healthcare Professionals
Introduction
Patterns of Substance Use in Different Populations of Healthcare Professionals
Physicians
Nurses
Pharmacists
Dentists
Social Workers
Risk Factors for Substance Use in Healthcare Professionals
Barriers to Recovery Among Healthcare Professionals with Substance Use Disorders
Technology-Assisted Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Healthcare Professionals
Medication-Assisted Treatment and Telehealth for Healthcare Professionals
Psychosocial and Ethico-Legal Considerations of Treating Healthcare Professionals with Substance Use Disorders
Conclusion
References
Index