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Clinical Communication Technologies for Addiction Treatment

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This chapter provides a review and framework for the technological and clinical approaches to helping those who suffer from substance use disorders. Clinical Communication Technologies, Self-Management Technologies, and Device based support for treatment and recovery are discussed. International Efforts at reducing the disease burden of substance use disorders are reviewed and a peak at future innovations is summarized.

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Rosenthal, R.N. (2015). Clinical Communication Technologies for Addiction Treatment. In: Dewan, N., Luo, J., Lorenzi, N. (eds) Mental Health Practice in a Digital World. Health Informatics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14109-1_6

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