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Treating Addiction in Health Care Professionals

September 1, 2016

What changes when addressing addiction when the patient is a doctor? When you’re dealing with health care professionals, the defenses common among people struggling with substance abuse are much more sophisticated. Many times a doctor or other highly trained health professional can talk circles around substance abuse counselors. Dr. Ziegler shares her insight on treating health care professionals.

Vilazodone Not Effective for Cannabis Dependence

September 1, 2016

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP

Effective pharmacological treatments for cannabis dependence have eluded the field of addiction psychiatry. It’s not, however, due to a lack of trying. Theoretical connections between cannabinoids and the serotonin system have spurred a number of studies looking at the usefulness of SSRIs and buspirone.

Combining Alcohol With Caffeinated Energy Drinks Leads to Increased Alcohol Consumption

September 1, 2016

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP

Combining caffeine-based energy drinks and alcohol has become a popular practice among social drinkers over the past decade. Users say that the caffeine enhances their buzz and allows them to drink for longer periods of time.

Learning Objectives, Addiction in Health Care Professionals, CATR, September/October 2016

September 1, 2016

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: A Primer

August 1, 2016

Yevgeny Botanov, PhD and Chelsey Wilks, MS

Yevgeny Botanov, PhD University of Washington Department of Psychology, Seattle, WA Dr. Botanov has disclosed that he is employed by Behavioral Tech, LLC. Dr. Carlat has reviewed this article and has found no evidence of bias in this educational activity. Chelsey Wilks, MS University of Washington Department of Psychology, Seattle, WA Ms. Wilks has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is well-known as an effective treatment for individuals with personality disorders and for reducing suicidal behavior. But it’s also quite effective for addictions. In this article, we’ll discuss DBT concepts in a bit more detail and help you apply these concepts to patients with substance abuse issues.

New Editor-in-Chief: Joshua Sonkiss, MD

August 1, 2016

We’re happy to welcome Joshua Sonkiss, MD, as editor-in-chief of The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report. Dr. Sonkiss is a board-certified forensic psychiatrist with a wide range of experience in substance abuse treatment.

Applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Addiction

August 1, 2016

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is well-known for treating borderline personality disorder (BPD) and individuals at high risk for suicide. Two studies have shown that DBT has really good outcomes in terms of reducing substance use. In this interview, Dr. Linehan shares her knowledge of DBT as a treatment method for addiction.

Reports of Gabapentin Misuse and Abuse Appear to Be True

August 1, 2016

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP

Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, San Antonio, TX Dr. Moore has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Gabapentin is FDA-approved for seizures and neuropathic pain, but it’s commonly used off-label for a variety of psychiatric and physical conditions, including anxiety, insomnia, borderline personality disorder, alcohol use disorders, and multiple pain disorders. Another aspect of gabapentin use that has come to light in recent years is a seemingly pervasive pattern of misuse and abuse.