Recent research has highlighted the role of polysubstance use in addiction medicine, which has traditionally siloed assessment and treatment of substance use disorders into a singular, “primary” drug of focus. However, polysubstance use, including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, tobacco, marijuana, prescription and illicit drugs, is nearly ubiquitous among those diagnosed with a substance use disorder, and can significantly impact treatment retention and success. In addition, the current drug overdose crisis is now recognized as being influenced by an increasing presence of multiple substances. There is an urgent need to not only better define and identify polysubstance use disorders, but also understand how polysubstance use may influence substance use disorder treatment and outcomes.
The aim of this Research Topic is to provide a platform for quality researcher that focuses on a broader understanding of addiction that includes the use of multiple substances. The goal is to present information that can inform clinicians, organizations, and systems, and aid in the identification and treatment of addiction to multiple substances in order to improve substance use treatment engagement, retention and success.
We welcome all article types that the journal accepts, the list can be seen on the journal website. The Potential topics could include:
• Epidemiological presentation of substance use, addictive disorders, and outcomes that include multiple substances
• Qualitative data on the lived experiences of individuals living with addiction to multiple substances
• Novel or innovative methods of defining, identifying, or diagnosing polysubstance use disorder
• Pre-clinical or clinical evidence of the treatment or management of polysubstance use
Recent research has highlighted the role of polysubstance use in addiction medicine, which has traditionally siloed assessment and treatment of substance use disorders into a singular, “primary” drug of focus. However, polysubstance use, including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, tobacco, marijuana, prescription and illicit drugs, is nearly ubiquitous among those diagnosed with a substance use disorder, and can significantly impact treatment retention and success. In addition, the current drug overdose crisis is now recognized as being influenced by an increasing presence of multiple substances. There is an urgent need to not only better define and identify polysubstance use disorders, but also understand how polysubstance use may influence substance use disorder treatment and outcomes.
The aim of this Research Topic is to provide a platform for quality researcher that focuses on a broader understanding of addiction that includes the use of multiple substances. The goal is to present information that can inform clinicians, organizations, and systems, and aid in the identification and treatment of addiction to multiple substances in order to improve substance use treatment engagement, retention and success.
We welcome all article types that the journal accepts, the list can be seen on the journal website. The Potential topics could include:
• Epidemiological presentation of substance use, addictive disorders, and outcomes that include multiple substances
• Qualitative data on the lived experiences of individuals living with addiction to multiple substances
• Novel or innovative methods of defining, identifying, or diagnosing polysubstance use disorder
• Pre-clinical or clinical evidence of the treatment or management of polysubstance use
