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The purpose of our database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele.  We therefore propose a selection of pertinent references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world. 

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Music therapy for people with substance use disorders
2022
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Claire Ghetti, Xi‐Jing Chen, Annette K Brenner, Laurien G Hakvoort, Lars Lien, Jorg Fachner, and Christian Gold
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Keywords
Research article
Hospital
In the Community
Rehabilitation Center
Addiction
Substance Use Disorder
Singing
Music listening
Songwriting
Substance craving
Instrumental playing
Motivation
Active music therapy
Group music therapy
Individual music therapy
Receptive music therapy
Treatment retention
Psychological symptoms
Mental health
Teenagers
Adults

This is a Cochrane Review (intervention) addressing music therapy for people with substance use disorders. The objective was to compare the effect of music therapy in addition to standard care versus standard care alone, or to standard care plus an active control intervention, on psychological symptoms, substance craving, motivation for treatment, and motivation to stay clean/sober. The review outlines the search methods, selection criteria, data collection and analysis, results, and the authors' conclusions.

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