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Substance Use Tools & Resources   

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This collection of tools and resources is for providers, staff, and patients who offer or use services to address substance use, and other interested stakeholders. This collection was originally established following an environmental scan on implementing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural primary care. (See PDFs of Volume 1 (PDF - 609 KB) and Volume 2 (PDF - 1.3 MB) of that scan). Items have been continuously added to this collection since then, and the collection has expanded to cover substance use more broadly, rather than just MAT for OUD.

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3 Things to Know About Substance Use and Suicide Mortality

The article explains that substance use and suicide deaths have risen nearly 40% over the past decade, became the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2024, and remain a major concern as many people still face barriers to accessing mental health and substance use treatment.
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Source
KFF
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

A time-tested behavioral intervention brings new momentum to substance use treatment

The article explains that contingency management, an incentive based behavioral treatment with decades of strong evidence, is gaining renewed momentum through policy changes and real world implementation to address the urgent need for effective treatment of stimulant and other substance use disorders.
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Policymakers and Payers
Source
American Psychological Association
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Access to Naloxone Can Save a Life During an Opioid Overdose

This FDA consumer update explains how naloxone can quickly reverse an opioid overdose, describes the signs of overdose, and encourages broad access to naloxone as a safe, lifesaving tool for people at risk and those who may witness an overdose.
Format
Web Page
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Advisory: Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach (PDF - 2.2 MB)

The advisory explains that cannabis use disorder is increasingly common across all ages and urges primary care providers to routinely screen, educate, and tailor evidence based interventions to patients’ developmental stage to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Format
Advisory
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Advisory: Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: The Role of Pharmacists and the Settings in Which They Work (PDF - 726 KB)

This advisory explains how pharmacists can expand access to medications for opioid use disorder by integrating treatment into pharmacy practice, collaborating in care teams, and addressing barriers to delivering these services.
Format
Advisory
Audience
Other Team Members
Medical Providers
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Among Women Aged 18–49 Years — United States, 2021–2024

This report summarizes national survey data from 2021 to 2024 showing that alcohol use during pregnancy remains a significant public health concern, with about 15 percent of pregnant women reporting recent drinking and smaller but notable shares reporting binge and heavy drinking.
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Behavioral Tools for Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder

This video explains simple behavioral strategies that help patients identify triggers, manage cravings, and build coping skills to reduce or prevent alcohol use.
Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Providers Clinical Support System Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD)
Year
Resource Type
Video