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| Year : 2023 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 55-58 |
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Smartphone Apps for Addictive Disorders
Yasser Khazaal
Department of Addiction Medicine, CHUV and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; Department of Psychiatry and Addiction, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Yasser Khazaal
Department of Addiction Medicine, CHUV and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; Department of Psychiatry and Addiction, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/wsp.wsp_7_23
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The use of smartphone apps for addiction treatment has become increasingly popular in recent years. These apps aim to support individuals in their recovery by providing a range of features such as digital brief intervention, assessment and normative feedback, cognitive behavioral therapy and social support networks. Some of the available apps rely on behavior changes theories. Several studies have demonstrated the potential efficacy of smartphone apps for the treatment of addictive disorders. There are also some challenges associated with the use of smartphone apps for addictive disorders such as concerns about the privacy and security of personal data as well as challenges related to drop-out rates in natural settings. Further development are also need for blended integration of such tools with the other services.
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