Using pharmacotherapy and technology to address AUD.

Dr. Alex Lee, DSW, LCSW.: Alex Lee is a Doctor of Social Work and a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in designing, facilitating, and evaluating evidence-based interventions. His career has been developing systems of care with a technology approach and incorporating evidence-based interventions addressing trauma, substance usage, and mental health.  A cornerstone of his work is developing and scaling digital behavioral program. He successful scaled a MAT program in Canada across 9 provinces. He currently is the VP of Care Innovation at Ria Health where he scaled the program across 40+ states. His background is in overseeing the telehealth delivery services for various populations at UCLA and USC. He has also led research studies for NIMH, NIDA, and BUMED.  Alex has done research in delivering health programs through social network technology and mobile apps. He has also written in peer-reviewed journals on the effective technology interventions for youth and families. Alex has led and provided clinical director duties to Department of Mental Health Last he has monitored and consulted on high levels of care of inpatient, residential, PHP, and IOPs in the private sector.  He is also an adjunct Professor at University of Denver 

Overview of AUD and current rates

Past and current treatment for AUD 

Abstinence vs non-abstinence-based models 

Review of pharmacotherapy and technology 

Challenges and opportunities.