Got Tech? Using technology to address addictions and manage for better outcomes

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From smartphone apps that allow fast connections to support or automated alerts for a person when they enter an area that might be risky for their recovery, to computer simulations of walking through a crack house without using, technology is playing a bigger and bigger role in prevention, treatment and recovery support.

Telemedicine is allowing clinicians in one area to treat patients far away. Moving to electronic health records is allowing better and better data collection and analysis, and integration of care, making it easier to assess results of quality improvement projects.

Despite a study that found 70% of line staff did not have access to a computer, more and more organizations and individuals are getting online. Where is your organization in the addiction technology revolution?

See our webpage for an overview, and check out these examples:·

  • Technology Shows Promise in Substance Use Prevention and Treatment from Join Together
  • Gave Guftafson’s presentation at NIATX 2010 in Boston (formerly the Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment) conferences
  • SAMHSA grants that support the use of Health Information Technology for clinical and management purposes

How has your experience been using smartphones in treating addiction? How has technology helped your organization to improve quality or to improve the work experience of your employees?