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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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Common Comorbidities with Substance Use Disorders Research Report (PDF - 367 KB)

This research report provides information on the state of the science in the comorbidity of substance use disorders with mental illness and physical health conditions.

Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

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

Seeking Safety - Treatment Innovations

An evidence-based counseling model to help individuals with a history of trauma and/or SUDs.

Format
Web Page
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Treatment Innovations
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Substance Use in Women Research Report (PDF - 528 KB)

This research report from NIDA discusses sex and gender influences in substance use, highlighting the unique needs of women when addressing substance use. disorder treatment

Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Source
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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

Tips for Teens: The Truth About Stimulants (PDF - 287 KB)

A fact sheet for teenagers to better understand the facts and safety consideration for taking stimulants.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Children
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Unhealthy Drug Use: Screening

A final recommendation statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on screening for unhealthy drug use.

Format
Instrument/Protocol
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

A Guide to SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework

Prevention professionals use SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) as a comprehensive guide to plan, implement, and evaluate SUD prevention practices and programs.
Link
https://westat.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/MOUDPlaybookAHRQ-Internal/Shared%20Documents/Internal/Task%209%20-%20Project%20Administration/Bi-Weekly%20AHRQ%20Meetings/Meeting%20Notes/2025/02.06.2025_MOUD%20Playbook%20AHRQ%20Bi-Weekly%20Meeting%20Summary.docx?d=wbf6bcc7edbbc49b197b58f2abb223d76&csf=1&web=1&e=c1ZqMS
Format
Guide
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Communities
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Medication First Approach for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (PDF - 189 KB)

This fact sheet provides an overview of the Medication First (or low-barrier maintenance pharmacotherapy) approach to the treatment of opioid use disorders.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Missouri Opioid State Targeted Response (STR)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Redesigning Care - A How-To Guide for Hospitals and Health Systems Seeking to Implement, Strengthen and Sustain Telebehavioral Health (PDF - 3.6 MB)

This Guide provides concrete strategies and actions for hospitals and health systems seeking to implement, strengthen and sustain telebehavioral health programs.
Format
Guide
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Communities
States
Source
American Hospital Association (AHA) Center for Health Innovation / National Quality Form (NQF)
Year
Resource Type
PDF