Commentary on Blow et al. (2017): Leveraging technology may boost the effectiveness and adoption of interventions for drug use in emergency departments.

Abstract

The effect of brief interventions for drug use can depend upon the type and severity of substance use, as well as psychosocial stability and other variables. Innovative technology, such as the computer delivered or assisted approaches tested by Blow et al., should be used to support implementation of brief interventions by maintaining simplicity and enhancing efficiency.