The Journal of Dual Diagnosis has just published a Special Issue of its journal on “Technology-Based Assessments and Interventions Targeting Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders: Innovations and Opportunities”. This Special Issue was Co-Edited by CTBH Director, Lisa A. Marsch, Ph.D. and CTBH Faculty Affiliate, Dror Ben-Zeev, Ph.D.

This Special Issue of the Journal of Dual Diagnosis (Volume 8, Issue 4, October-December 2012) features innovations in the use of Internet and mobile devices in the assessment, treatment, and recovery management of substance use disorders and/or psychiatric disorders. Articles in this issue feature a diverse array of technologies applied to a variety of populations (including persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, smokers, chronic substance users, and individuals with serious mental illness). Several articles are authored by CTBH Affiliates. These articles underscore the promise of digital media and information and communication technologies to enhance quality and access to effective behavioral health care.

This Special Issue is available at Taylor & Francis Online