Tag: randomized controlled trials

The term "evidence-based" is used widely in addiction treatment marketing, but what does it actually mean? This article defines evidence-based treatment, identifies which therapeutic approaches have the strongest scientific support, explains the research behind effective addiction care, and empowers you to evaluate treatment programs critically.

Clinical trials are the gold standard for establishing the safety and effectiveness of addiction treatments. This review examines landmark recent trials reshaping clinical practice, from extended-release naltrexone for opioid use disorder to digital therapeutics and emerging pharmacological targets for stimulant use disorders.