Use of digital technology in addiction disorders

Indian J Psychiatry. 2018 Feb;60(Suppl 4):S534-S540. doi: 10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_21_18.

Abstract

The expanding use of digital technology in mental health has widened the scope of emerging addiction interventions. This review focus on the use of technological advances in the field of addiction and mental health. We discuss about how these advances has been implemented in addiction treatment and research. Further, we also mention about the utilisation of these services in India.

Keywords: Addiction; Digital intervention; eHealth.

Publication types

  • Review