APF Ask the Expert Series

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Key questions answered by the leading physicians, researchers and scientists in the field.

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Dec 2

Ask the Expert: What are Recovery Management Checkups?

Recovery Management Checkups (RMC) are a structured, proactive intervention designed to support and monitor the progress of individuals...

Jul 11

Ask the Expert: Social Determinants of Health and Barriers to Treatment Engagement and Retention

While there are highly effective treatments for substance use disorders (SUD), such as medications and behavioral therapies, significant...

May 27

Ask the Expert: What does addiction treatment involve?

In this Ask the Expert interview, we hear from Yale University's Brian Fuehrlein about what treatment for addiction involves.

Apr 26

Ask the Expert: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Dr. John Winhusen featured in the Ask the Expert series explainer on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

Feb 29

Ask the Expert: Naloxone 101

Dr. Alexander Walley answers key questions about naloxone and addresses myths about the overdose reversal medication.

Dec 16, 2020

What is Stigma? We Asked a Top Stigma Researcher.

What is Stigma? Learn the types of stigma, the effects on individuals and families, and how to stop stigma from Dr. Valerie Earnshaw.

Nov 17, 2020

Ask the Expert: Is MAT just moving from one drug to another?

A: Dr. James Berry Is MAT just moving from one drug to another? This is a common question that I’m asked by a variety of people ranging...

Nov 12, 2020

Is Addiction a Disease? Experts say YES.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine...

Sep 30, 2020

My daughter has an eating disorder and an opioid use disorder. What do I do?

Around 50% of women with eating disorders struggle with some kind of substance use disorder.

Sep 18, 2020

Ask the Expert: How do you treat methamphetamine use disorder

A: Dr. Jean Lud Cadet How do you treat methamphetamine use disorder? The treatment of individuals who suffer from methamphetamine use...

Sep 3, 2020

Ask the Expert: Is it important to intervene early?

The progressive nature of this disease means that the earlier the diagnosis is made and treatment begins the better for the person.

Sep 3, 2020

Ask the Expert: What to do when your loved one doesn't want help?

Know that your support matters and try to be patient--even if a loved one doesn’t want to get help when you offer it.

Sep 3, 2020

Ask the Expert: I want to engage my son and talk about getting help but I'm afraid

I want to engage my son and talk about getting help but I’m afraid of the angry outbursts and the backlash.

Aug 16, 2020

Ask the Expert: If I talk to my son or let him come home is that enabling his addiction?

If I talk to my son or let him come home is that enabling his addiction?

Aug 21, 2019

Ask a Counselor: What is Contingency Management?

Contingency Management (CM) is a behavioral therapy based on Operant Conditioning Theory.

Jul 25, 2019

Ask a Counselor: Yes, Mixing Substances is Dangerous and Potentially Lethal

It is important to understand how substances, including prescribed medications, can interact with each other and other substances.

Jun 19, 2019

Ask a Counselor: How can I help my family understand what I’m going through?

Free resources that translate the science into digestible information, and can help you and your loved ones to better understand addiction.

May 30, 2019

Ask a Counselor: What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?

In intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), patients can receive between nine-to-19 hours of treatment services per week.

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