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Recent Advances in Attention Bias Modification for Substance Addictions

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  • Melvyn Weibin Zhang

    (National Addictions Management Service, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore 539747, Singapore
    Family Medicine and Primary Care, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 66308232, Singapore)

  • Jiang Bo Ying

    (National Healthcare Group, National Psychiatry Residency Program, Singapore 539747, Singapore)

  • Guo Song

    (National Addictions Management Service, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore 539747, Singapore)

  • Daniel S. S. Fung

    (Department of Developmental Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore 539747, Singapore)

  • Helen E. Smith

    (Family Medicine and Primary Care, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 66308232, Singapore)

Abstract

Research on attentional bias modification has increased since 2014. A recent meta-analysis demonstrates evidence for bias modification for substance disorders, including alcohol and tobacco use disorders. Several pharmacological trials have shown that pharmacological agents can attenuate and modify such attentional bias. The pharmacological trials that have appeared to date have produced mixed results, which has clinical implications. Developments in Internet and mobile technologies have transformed how attention bias modification is currently being achieved. There remains great potential for further research that examines the efficacy of technology-aided attention bias interventions.

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  • Melvyn Weibin Zhang & Jiang Bo Ying & Guo Song & Daniel S. S. Fung & Helen E. Smith, 2018. "Recent Advances in Attention Bias Modification for Substance Addictions," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-8, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:15:y:2018:i:4:p:676-:d:139562
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    1. Ioana A Cristea & Robin N Kok & Pim Cuijpers, 2016. "The Effectiveness of Cognitive Bias Modification Interventions for Substance Addictions: A Meta-Analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(9), pages 1-19, September.
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