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#cpdd2023 Discussion on the concept of preaddiction happening now. Panel comparing the term to "prediabetes" and framing it as motivational.
04:51 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Panel wants to improve on the understandably grim situation of assessment and referral to SUD treatment. This is a goal everyone shares.
05:02 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Big problem is that there is no current biological marker for addiction that can be indicative of a problem in the same way A1c is used.
05:03 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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Very real possibility of increasing self (and societal) stigma and inappropriate use in adolescent population.
05:04 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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I struggle to define the problem as one of diagnosis, lack of viable evidence based treatment options, or apathy from the assessor in referring an individual to appropriate treatment.
05:05 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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I am not optimistic that a new term will meaningfully shift the tide.
05:05 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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There is also the problem of the treatment options we have are simply not appealing to the individuals who screen positive for being at risk or having a SUD.
05:05 PM - Jun 18, 2023
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