What makes addiction treatment truly effective? Behavioral scientist Charles Neighbors, MBA, PhD, shares groundbreaking research on the importance of therapeutic relationships, harm reduction, and human connection—love!—in treating substance use disorders. Dr. Neighbors is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Population Health, and Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.💡 Topics Covered00:00 Introduction to Dr. Charles Neighbors01:37 The biggest challenges in addiction treatment02:24 The Importance of Therapeutic Relationships05:59 Defining “good treatment” and why love matters08:05 The role of therapeutic alliance in patient outcomes14:06 Barriers to change in addiction treatment systems (incl. stigma)22:04 Harm reduction and safe injection sites: What does the science say?30:36 Future directions in addiction policy and treatment📚 Related ResourcesCharles J. Neighbors, MBA, PhD (official bio)Dr. Neighbors’ Lab - Health Evaluation & Analytics Lab (HEAL)Addiction Treatment at NYU LangoneUnderstanding Harm Reduction: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)"Motivational Interviewing" by William R. Miller and Stephen RollnickCommunity Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)SAMHSA’s National Helpline for Mental Health, Drug, Alcohol IssuesNew York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)🔔 Subscribe for more insights on mental health & addiction treatment!👍 If you found this video helpful, please like, comment, and share to spread awareness!Visit our website for more Insights on Psychiatry.Watch this episode on YouTubeExecutive Producer: Jon Earle

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