Addiction Studies Institute

Data-driven addiction research

Bridging Polish context and global expertise in addiction treatment. Our work focuses on digital recovery innovations, closing urban-rural gaps, and establishing evidence-based quality standards for better outcomes.

Our Focus Areas

Explore our three key research areas addressing critical challenges in addiction treatment

Digital Health & Recovery

We research and develop evidence-based digital tools and interventions that enhance addiction treatment outcomes through technology-enabled care pathways and recovery support systems.

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Digital biomarkers and behavioral monitoring

AI-powered recovery support applications

Telehealth effectiveness for addiction services

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Urban-Rural Gap

Our research addresses the disparity in addiction treatment access and outcomes between urban and rural communities, developing solutions that bridge geographical barriers to quality care.

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Access inequality research and mapping

Telehealth adaptations for rural settings

Community-based intervention models

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Quality Standards

We develop and validate evidence-based quality measures and standards for addiction treatment services, helping providers implement best practices that improve patient outcomes.

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Outcome measurement frameworks

Treatment quality certification standards

Implementation science research

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Digital Health

Digital Biomarkers for Addiction Treatment and Recovery in Poland: Implementation Framework

Michał Skwarczyński

Discover how Poland can revolutionize addiction treatment through digital biomarkers in this groundbreaking policy paper. With a detailed five-year implementation roadmap addressing one of Poland's most pressing public health challenges, this comprehensive framework offers innovative solutions to help the nearly one million individuals struggling with alcohol dependence who currently face fragmented care, long waiting times, and persistent stigma. Learn how technology can transform addiction treatment while navigating critical ethical considerations and creating sustainable funding models for a more effective, accessible healthcare system.

Digital Health

Mobile Health for Medication Adherence in Polish Addiction Treatment: Evidence and Implementation

Michał Skwarczyński

Digital Health

Digital Therapeutics Evaluation Framework & Pilot Implementation in Poland

Michał Skwarczyński

Digital Health

Ethical AI Guidelines for Addiction Monitoring with Implementation Roadmap

Michał Skwarczyński

Urban-Rural Divide

Technology-Enabled Community Health Workers: Bridging Treatment Gaps in Underserved Polish Communities

Michał Skwarczyński

This groundbreaking policy paper presents an innovative solution to Poland's addiction treatment challenges through technology-enabled Community Health Workers—a proven approach that could transform care delivery in underserved regions. Discover how this cost-effective strategy bridges critical gaps in the current system while addressing regional disparities, workforce limitations, and stigma that prevent vulnerable populations from accessing vital services. Learn how Poland can implement this evidence-based model to significantly improve addiction treatment outcomes while building stronger, healthier communities across the country.

Urban-Rural Divide

Pharmacist-Initiated Addiction Support Network in Underserved Communities. Vision for Poland

Michał Skwarczyński

Urban-Rural Divide

Urban-Rural Divide and Access to Addiction Treatment in Poland: Case Study of Pomorskie Region

Michał Skwarczyński

Treatment Quality Standards

Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Developing Integrated Care Pathways for Polish Addiction Services

Michał Skwarczyński

Discover how Poland can transform its fragmented mental health and addiction services into an integrated system that better serves the 50-75% of individuals struggling with co-occurring disorders. This evidence-based policy paper offers a practical roadmap for reform, drawing on international best practices and proposing targeted regulatory, financial, and workforce development initiatives that could significantly improve treatment outcomes while reducing system costs.

Treatment Quality Standards

Evidence Based Addiction Treatment. Lessons for Poland

Michał Skwarczyński

Treatment Quality Standards

Polish Addiction Treatment Quality Collaborative Network

Michał Skwarczyński

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