Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a highly prevalent but severely under-treated disorder, with
only three widely-approved pharmacotherapies. Given that AUD is a very heterogeneous …

Abstract Background and Aims Pharmacologically controlled drinking in the treatment of
alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorders (AUDs) is an emerging concept. Our objective …

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are highly prevalent and exact a large toll on individuals'
health, well‐being, and social functioning. Long‐lasting changes in brain networks involved …

This widely respected text and practitioner guide, now revised and expanded, provides a
roadmap for effective clinical practice with clients with substance use disorders. Specialists …

Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and its associated consequences remain
significant public health concerns. Given that AUD represents a spectrum of severity …

Abstract Purpose of Review To examine the most recent published evidence (2016–2019)
regarding the treatment of adolescent substance use disorders and to provide an update on …

Randomized clinical trials have established the efficacy of naltrexone for reducing quantity
of alcohol consumption and incidence of relapse to heavy drinking. To evaluate putative …

Aims The aims of this study were to (1) estimate the effect of extended‐release naltrexone
compared with placebo on alcohol consumption in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) …

Objective: Theoretical models of addictive behavior suggest that subjective effects serve as
a mechanism through which substance use disorders develop. However, little is known …

While the majority of youth who experiment with alcohol and drugs do not develop
problematic levels of use, 5% of adolescents and 15% of young adults meet criteria for a …