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Emerging in Addiction Treatment 2022

 Emerging in Addiction Treatment 2022


Drug overdose is currently the leading cause of death in people under 50 years old, with over 70,000 dying of this cause each year. Approximately 40-60% of the risk for addiction lies in genetics, and those most at risk for addiction are teenagers and individuals facing mental health issues. Some of the most successful emerging addiction drug treatments in 2022 include the use of artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and psychedelic drugs.


AI Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is utilized for addiction treatment, with benefits including behavioral pattern recognition, crisis intervention, and its assistance in aftercare treatment. New technological advances used by researchers and treatment centers, as well the public through apps like Addicaid, utilize behavioral pattern recognition to predict when a person is at risk of falling into addictive behaviors and provide support in the form of resources like tools for coping and hotline information.

Nanotechnology

The use of nanotechnology has been utilized in addiction drug treatment breakthroughs in 2022 by the GIET School of Pharmacy. This new breakthrough blocks the receptors that cause cravings and withdrawal symptoms through the use of short interfering RNA to disrupt the dopaminergic signal pathway within the brain that leads to cravings and withdrawal symptoms in addicts.


Psychedelic Drugs

In 2022, NYU Langone Health conducted a study on alcoholism treatment involving the use of psilocybin and psychotherapy and has had positive results.


More than 80% of the participants in this study drastically reduced their intake, and 48% remained completely abstinent 8 months after receiving their first dose.


The theory to explain this drug’s effectiveness lies in the concept of neuroplasticity. It’s believed that the use of this drug makes the brain more able to adapt, and has proven another promising new drug addiction treatment breakthroughs of 2022.



Citations:

Esteves, T. (2022) Ai is revolutionizing addiction treatment, American Addiction Centers. Available at: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/blog/ai-is-revolutionizing-addiction-treatment (Accessed: December 22, 2022). 

Narise, A. et al. (2016) The nanotechnological approach in treatment of drug addiction, Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology. Research and Reviews. Available at: https://www.rroij.com/open-access/the-nanotechnological-approach-in-treatment-of-drug-addiction-.php?aid=82746 (Accessed: December 22, 2022). 

Sullivan, K. et al. (no date) Does psilocybin change your brain? how the ingredient in magic mushrooms may ease addiction, NBCNews.com. NBCUniversal News Group. Available at: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/psilocybin-mushroom-help-people-alcohol-use-disorder-rcna44180 (Accessed: December 22, 2022).

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