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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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Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Pregnant and Postpartum Women - Opportunities for State MCH Programs (PDF - 430 KB)

This brief describes the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders and how to implement and integrate SBIRT into care delivery.

Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs / National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors
Year
Resource Type
PDF

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

Supporting People with Addiction During COVID-19: A Webinar Series

A new webinar series from the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) providing insight and targeted guidance on how to ensure that people with addiction are cared for and protected during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Graduate Education
Source
National Academy of Medicine (NAM)
Year

The Nation’s Mental Health is Suffering Due to COVID-19 How Can Our Leaders and Partners Help? (PDF - 119 KB)

This infographics highlights the six priorities and related actions developed by the The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention launched the Mental Health & Suicide Prevention National Response to COVID-19 to foster a comprehensive and impactful response to the significant mental health and suicide prevention needs associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Communities
Schools
Policymakers and Payers
States
Source
National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
Year
Resource Type
PDF

8 Hour and 24 Hour MAT Waiver Training

Offers training programs on buprenorphine treatment of opioid dependence.
Format
Web-Based Course
In-Person Training
Audience
Medical Providers
Source
Provider Clinical Support System (PCSS)
Year

American Psychiatric Association Learning Center

Offers a number of trainings related to MAT and opioid use disorder (OUD), including a number of archived webinars. Covers topics such as developing Federal policy related to MAT, expanding access to treatment with innovative care models, treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, managing pain in patients on MAT, and improving long-term outcomes of MAT.

Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Source
American Psychiatric Association
Year

Appropriate Use of Drug Testing in Clinical Addiction Medicine

Provides guidance about the use of drug testing in the identification, diagnosis, treatment and promotion of recovery for patients with or at risk of addiction. Links to additional resources, such as a pocket guide and a slide deck.

Format
Toolkit
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Source
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Year

ASAM National Practice Guideline App

Gives healthcare providers instant access to current opioid-related guidelines in a clear, concise format.

Link
http://eguideline.guidelinecentral.com/i/1224390-national-practice-guideline-for-the-treatment-of-opioid-use-disorder-2020-update/
Format
Guide
Audience
Medical Providers
Source
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Year

ATTC Educational Packages for Opioid Use Disorders

Provides buprenorphine treatment curricula, online courses about substance use disorders and MAT, recorded webinars, toolkits, and other resources.
Format
Toolkit
Curriculum
Web-Based Course
Webinar/Video
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Source
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
Year