Addiction and Rehabilitation Journal is a peer-reviewed publication focused on the latest research, treatment strategies, and interventions related to addiction and recovery. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, mental health comorbidities, and rehabilitation approaches. It aims to provide valuable insights into prevention, evidence-based therapies, and holistic approaches that support long-term recovery. By promoting a deeper understanding of addiction and the complexities of rehabilitation, the journal serves as a vital resource for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers working to improve outcomes for individuals affected by addiction.
Addiction; Rehabilitation; Recovery; Substance Use Disorder; Substance Abuse; Alcohol Addiction; Drug Addiction; Behavioral Addiction; Process Addiction; Mental Health; Dual Diagnosis; Abstinence; Detoxification; Withdrawal Symptoms; Relapse Prevention; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Motivational Interviewing; Contingency Management; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT); Harm Reduction; Inpatient Rehabilitation; Outpatient Rehabilitation; 12-Step Programs; Group Therapy; Individual Counselling; Family Therapy; Peer Support; Sober Living Homes; Faith-Based Recovery; Mindfulness-Based Therapy
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Editorial Article | Volume: 1, Issue: 1 Published Date: August 25, 2025 Sobriety a Poor Treatment Option? One Hundred Years of Opioid Treatment Re-visited Authors: Constantine Ioannou M.D* Abstract: In my previous role of Vice Chairman of Psychiatry, and Director of Substance Abuse Services at Nassau University Medical Center, I was given the task of developing a strategy that would address the rising number of addicted individuals, while decreasing poorly funded inpatient beds. Reviewing the literature I found. |
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Editorial Article | Volume: 1, Issue: 1 Published Date: 07, 2025 Authors: Bruna Caridi, Ratti Elisabetta, Vitacolonna Gabriele, Caravelli Angela and Vincenzo Maria Romeo* Abstract: Background: Polyabuse defined here as the co-occurrence of multiple forms of interpersonal victimization and/or substance-related harms within the same individual across overlapping developmental windows has emerged as a central construct for contemporary psychiatric science and services. Despite a rapidly expanding literature, practice and policy remain fragmented, often targeting single exposures rather than the syndemic patterns that patients actually experience. |