Heather Fulton
@drheatherfulton.bsky.social
Clinical Psychologist, Director of Wayfinder Wellness Centre; Adjunct Professor in Dept of Psychology, Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept of Psychiatry at UBC; Posts my own
There is an excellent summary by Recovery Research Institute on the value of nondrug rewards in recovery. Planned highly rewarding activities were associated with less craving & use.
The excellent summary: www.recoveryanswers.org/research-pos...
The full academic article: doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
The excellent summary: www.recoveryanswers.org/research-pos...
The full academic article: doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
Alternative non-drug rewarding activities associated with lower opioid craving and use
In this geospatial modeling analysis done in Ohio, more than a third of opioid use disorder treatment need was outside a 15-minute drive time of an Opioid Treatment Program to access methadone trea…
www.recoveryanswers.org
July 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
There is an excellent summary by Recovery Research Institute on the value of nondrug rewards in recovery. Planned highly rewarding activities were associated with less craving & use.
The excellent summary: www.recoveryanswers.org/research-pos...
The full academic article: doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
The excellent summary: www.recoveryanswers.org/research-pos...
The full academic article: doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
. @sciam.bsky.social reviews a study that found neuroanatomical differences between children prior to #SubstanceUse. www.scientificamerican.com/article/addi...
Open access to the original study article here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Open access to the original study article here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain
Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip
www.scientificamerican.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
. @sciam.bsky.social reviews a study that found neuroanatomical differences between children prior to #SubstanceUse. www.scientificamerican.com/article/addi...
Open access to the original study article here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Open access to the original study article here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Does #exercise help people with methamphetamine use disorder?
A new study points to yes! Aerobic exercise led to reduced #craving, and improved impulsive decision-making may moderate aerobic exercise's effect on craving.
Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#substance #recovery
A new study points to yes! Aerobic exercise led to reduced #craving, and improved impulsive decision-making may moderate aerobic exercise's effect on craving.
Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#substance #recovery
Benefits of acute aerobic exercise to ameliorate craving and risky decision-making in individuals with methamphetamine use disorder
This study aims to investigate the acute effects of aerobic exercise on craving and risky decision-making in individuals with methamphetamine use diso…
www.sciencedirect.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Does #exercise help people with methamphetamine use disorder?
A new study points to yes! Aerobic exercise led to reduced #craving, and improved impulsive decision-making may moderate aerobic exercise's effect on craving.
Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#substance #recovery
A new study points to yes! Aerobic exercise led to reduced #craving, and improved impulsive decision-making may moderate aerobic exercise's effect on craving.
Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#substance #recovery
It was honor & delight to present at Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies in Banff. I spoke about the importance of including families in substance use care. We reviewed CRAFT & Invitation to Change as evidence-based ways for families to help their loved ones- and themselves.
May 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It was honor & delight to present at Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies in Banff. I spoke about the importance of including families in substance use care. We reviewed CRAFT & Invitation to Change as evidence-based ways for families to help their loved ones- and themselves.
. @acbowland.bsky.social shares a nice summary in @TheConversation on #alcohol ingestion by animals: theconversation.com/alcohol-inge...
Alcohol ingestion by animals is surprisingly widespread – and we’re starting to understand its impact
Evidence is increasingly showing how ethanol is naturally present in sugary food.
theconversation.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
. @acbowland.bsky.social shares a nice summary in @TheConversation on #alcohol ingestion by animals: theconversation.com/alcohol-inge...
J. Schwartz posts a review of W. White's 1978 paper on substance use recurrence and #burnout on #addiction treatment professionals.
Although the paper is almost 50years old, much remains relevant & Jason Schwartz poses important questions for consideration.
recoveryreview.blog/2025/02/16/r...
Although the paper is almost 50years old, much remains relevant & Jason Schwartz poses important questions for consideration.
recoveryreview.blog/2025/02/16/r...
Relapse and burnout among recovering addiction professionals
Some of us intend to do occasional reviews of some of William White’s papers. Many of his most important papers are 25 years old, meaning a whole new generation of addiction professionals hav…
recoveryreview.blog
February 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
J. Schwartz posts a review of W. White's 1978 paper on substance use recurrence and #burnout on #addiction treatment professionals.
Although the paper is almost 50years old, much remains relevant & Jason Schwartz poses important questions for consideration.
recoveryreview.blog/2025/02/16/r...
Although the paper is almost 50years old, much remains relevant & Jason Schwartz poses important questions for consideration.
recoveryreview.blog/2025/02/16/r...
Patient-centered care shifted conversations from "what's the matter" to "What Matters to You". Gutnick & McNeilly outline how #MotivationalInterviewing can facilitate these conversations in primary care while keeping things manageable too:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#WMTY
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#WMTY
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February 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Patient-centered care shifted conversations from "what's the matter" to "What Matters to You". Gutnick & McNeilly outline how #MotivationalInterviewing can facilitate these conversations in primary care while keeping things manageable too:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#WMTY
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#WMTY
Could #AI have a role in treatment for #substance use disorders? An article in Medium reviews some options and considerations for the future, including chatbots, tracking outcomes, and personalized treatment. medium.com/@Recoverywit...
The Role of AI in Addiction Treatment: A Comprehensive Analysis
Introduction
medium.com
February 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Could #AI have a role in treatment for #substance use disorders? An article in Medium reviews some options and considerations for the future, including chatbots, tracking outcomes, and personalized treatment. medium.com/@Recoverywit...
How can you empower people to think critically about #gambling ads so they can make choices that work best for them? Jamie Torrance and Philip Newall write in The Conversation about inoculation theory and #counteradvertising: theconversation.com/how-to-outwi...
How to outwit gambling adverts by ‘inoculating’ people against them
Research shows that showing gamblers counter-advertising videos to expose industry tactics may help gamblers resist persuasion.
theconversation.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
How can you empower people to think critically about #gambling ads so they can make choices that work best for them? Jamie Torrance and Philip Newall write in The Conversation about inoculation theory and #counteradvertising: theconversation.com/how-to-outwi...
A really important study came out this week from Daniel Vigo and colleagues: Globally, 6.9% of people with mental health or substance use disorders get effective treatment. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Effective Treatment for Mental and Substance Use Disorders in 21 Countries
This cross-sectional study evaluates the efficacy of mental and substance use disorder treatments across 21 countries.
jamanetwork.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A really important study came out this week from Daniel Vigo and colleagues: Globally, 6.9% of people with mental health or substance use disorders get effective treatment. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Did you know researchers and advocates are subject to intimidation tactics by #alcohol, #tobacco, and #ultra-processed food industries?
This great article (no pay-wall!) completes a review of these tactics across sectors: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
This great article (no pay-wall!) completes a review of these tactics across sectors: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
Intimidation against advocates and researchers in the tobacco, alcohol and ultra-processed food spaces: a review
Abstract. Unhealthy commodity industries (UCIs) engage in corporate political activity, using diverse practices, including intimidatory tactics, to thwart,
academic.oup.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Did you know researchers and advocates are subject to intimidation tactics by #alcohol, #tobacco, and #ultra-processed food industries?
This great article (no pay-wall!) completes a review of these tactics across sectors: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
This great article (no pay-wall!) completes a review of these tactics across sectors: academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...