Mutual-Help and Related Clinical Interventions-Presentation

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Dr. John Kelly, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the founder of the Recovery Research Institute, discusses the importance of mutual-help organizations in addressing substance use disorders. He highlights the various mutual-help organizations available, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and SMART Recovery, and their benefits in supporting patients' recovery and remission. Dr. Kelly emphasizes that while clinical interventions are valuable, they are often time-limited and more expensive compared to free community-based resources like mutual-help organizations. Several definitions related to substance use disorders are explained, including substance use, substance use disorder, addiction, remission, and recovery. Dr. Kelly discusses the different types and severity of substance involvement and impairment, as well as the potential for sustained remission and reduced risk of relapse through ongoing support. He also explores the mechanisms of behavior change within mutual-help organizations, such as boosting coping skills, self-efficacy, and reducing cravings. The importance of clinical facilitation in enhancing patients' participation in mutual-help organizations is highlighted, as well as the value of active prescription and doctor referrals. Dr. Kelly concludes by emphasizing the role of mutual-help organizations as a crucial resource for patients with substance use disorders and the potential for improved outcomes and reduced healthcare costs when linked to these free community-based services. The video and summary are attributed to Dr. John Kelly.

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Keywords

Dr. John Kelly

substance use disorders

mutual-help organizations

recovery

remission

behavior change

coping skills

clinical facilitation

healthcare costs