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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 0.69 MB] and Volume 2 [PDF 1.28 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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Toward an Addiction-ary: Language, Stigma, Treatment, and Policy

These are presentation slides which demonstrate the impact of stigma with facts and figures. They were presented by John F. Kelly, Ph.D. at the National Association of Drug Court Professionals Conference in Anaheim, CA in June 2016.
Format
Other
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
3.5 KB

MCPAP for Moms

MCPAP for Moms provides obstetricians, midwives, and PCPs with psychiatric consultation for behavioral health concerns and questions around medications when pregnant or breastfeeding. MCPAP for Moms also supports connections with community-based services and support groups.

Format
Web Page
Source
Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Anti-Stigma Toolkit: Guide to Reducing Addiction-Related Stigma

This resource provides practical information about a variety of approaches to prevent addiction-related stigma. Some are especially simple and can be initiated by individuals on their own. These include tips on using stigma-free language and writing letters to the editor. Some approaches are comprehensive, such as developing a community action group and implementing a community-based campaign.
Format
Toolkit
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Patients
Families
Communities
Schools
Source
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
2.46 MB

TIP 46: Substance Abuse: Administrative Issues in Outpatient Treatment

This manual provides guidelines for administrators on addressing issues in outpatient treatment for alcohol and substance misuse. It discusses cultural competence, management and strategic collaborations, human resources, financing, and performance and outcomes improvement.
Format
Guide
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
6.98 MB

Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Substance Use Disorders: Second Edition

A Practice Guideline which includes treatment recommendations for patients with substance use disorders, as well as background information and a review of available evidence.
Format
Guide
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
2.9 MB

Know Your Rights: Rights for Individuals on Medication-Assisted Treatment

Explains patient rights and the Federal laws that protect people receiving MAT for opioid addiction. Describes who is protected by these laws and what they cover, including employment, housing, services, and public accommodations.

Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Families
Patients
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Year
File Size
.42 MB

Buprenorphine Mini-Course: Building on Federal Prescribing Guidance

This module offers practical considerations for buprenorphine initiation, dosing, and ongoing patient management and explores the core principles of opioid use disorder treatment and the importance of language when treating patients with this condition.
Format
Web-Based Course
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Resource Type
Web Page