I've been in and around professional addiction and recovery circles for more than 30 years. In that time, I've spent a lot of time in rooms where empirical knowledge was a suffocating force. It determined what and who was valued, heard, and respected in ways that did not lead us any closer to truth or … Continue reading Lived experience and empirical knowledge: domination or integration?
Tag: technology
Why won’t the acute care paradigm die?
Recently, I posted about a study finding significant declines in the duration of treatment for MOUD patients in Ontario, Canada. The post focused on the persistence of the acute care paradigm, now appearing in MOUD. The post prompted some discussion on LinkedIn, during which I was struck by how this is really just a cycle … Continue reading Why won’t the acute care paradigm die?
Smartphones for recovery
I recently got an android phone and was looking at this app today. The app allows for all sorts of automation and reminders. It got me thinking ab0ut what might be possible for relapse prevention in treatment. Some possible uses include: Warning text messages based on location. Old using haunts, for example. These text messages … Continue reading Smartphones for recovery
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