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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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Six Tips to Effectively Treat Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Areas

This page from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) discusses strategies for effectively treating opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural areas.

Format
Web Page
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Communities
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders in Perinatal Individuals: A Toolkit for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers (PDF - 4.9 MB)

This toolkit is tailored specifically to the unique needs of multidisciplinary substance use disorder (SUD) providers and programs serving perinatal individuals. It is meant to be a quick reference resource about mental health and SUD specific to perinatal individuals.

Format
Toolkit
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Understanding and Supporting Adolescents (PDF - 178 KB)

Describes treatment options and challenges to treating adolescents for OUD, including fentanyl misuse, developed by the Addictions, Drug, & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) of the University of Washington

Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Families
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Schools
Source
University of Washington Addictinions, Drug, & Alcohol Institute (ADAI)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction

This page offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.
Format
Web Page
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Changing Language to Change Care: Stigma and Substance Use Disorders

Changing one's language is a crucial component of reducing stigma to improve the lives and health of people who use drugs or alcohol and people with addiction. This module will discuss the importance of language when discussing substance use and review ways to improve language to improve care.

Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Providers Clinical Support System
Year
Resource Type
Video

Criminal Justice DrugFacts

This NIDA web page includes facts and figures on addressing substance use disorders in the prison population.
Format
Web Page
Audience
States
Policymakers and Payers
Other Team Members
Communities
Source
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Navigating Addiction and Treatment: A Guide for Families

Navigating Addiction and Treatment: A Guide for Families is a resource for family members who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction and help loved ones achieve recovery. The guide includes basic definitions, as well as in-depth information about substance use disorders, treatment options, communication strategies, and self-care tips.
Format
Web Page
Audience
Patients
Families
Communities
Source
Addiction Policy Forum
Year
Resource Type
Web Page