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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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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

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

Organizational Action Plan (PDF - 60.6 KB)

This sheet provides ideas to tackle stigma and develop an Action Plan to reduce stigma in organizations.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
March of Dimes
Year
Resource Type
PDF

The Prevention Coalition’s Role in Addressing Health Disparities (PDF - 420 KB)

This handout is designed to assist both newly formed and seasoned prevention coalitions to determine the who, what, and how to reduce health disparities as they implement substance misuse prevention programs.

Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Schools
Families
Policymakers and Payers
Patients
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Communities
Source
Pacific Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Addiction & the Brain

This kid-friendly video explains how repeated substance use can hijack brain function, and the importance of delaying use until the brain has fully developed.
Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Families
Children
Source
Prevention Action Alliance
Year
Resource Type
Video

Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals

Cultural and linguistic competency is recognized as an important strategy for improving the quality of care provided to clients from diverse backgrounds. The goal of this e-learning program is to help behavioral health professionals increase their cultural and linguistic competency.
Format
Curriculum
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Office of Minority Health
Year
Resource Type
Web Page