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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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Opioid Addiction Treatment: A Guide for Patients, Families, and Friends

Includes information on assessment, treatment, and medications available to treat opioid use and overdose. Provides links to find a provider or support group.

Link
https://eguideline.guidelinecentral.com/i/1536453-asam-opioid-use-disorder-patient-guide-2025/0
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Families
Source
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Year

Opioid Treatment Program Directory

Provides a directory for opioid treatment programs by State.
Format
Other
Audience
States
Patients
Families
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Year

Overview of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Lists online and in-person trainings for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (NP/CNM/CNS/CRNA), physician assistants, and medical students and provides an overview of the medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

Format
In-Person Training
Web-Based Course
Audience
Medical Providers
Source
Providers Clinical Support System
Year

Providers Clinical Support System

Provides a national training and mentoring project developed in response to the prescription opioid misuse epidemic, and offers evidence-based, educational opioid use resources for healthcare providers.
Format
Web Page
Webinar/Video
Web-Based Course
Audience
Medical Providers
Source
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry with American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, American Psychiatric Association, and American Society of Addiction Medicine
Year

Public Webinar on Opioid Tapering

The Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic hosted a free public webinar on opioid tapering, utilizing experts in the field who discussed current guidance for opioid tapering, how it is applied in practice, and the strength of the evidence behind it. Five panelists presented various patient case scenarios and discussed pain management challenges through patient and caregiver perspectives, in order to inform best practices and identify evidence gaps.
Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Source
National Academy of Medicine
Year
Resource Type
Video

Quick Guide: MAT Use for Alcohol Use Disorder (PDF - 109 KB)

This guide outlines the three Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for opioid use disorder, including common brands, how they work, things to consider before prescribing, and questions to ask patients before prescribing it.

Format
Guide
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Harbage Consulting; California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Course

Trains providers on medications to manage patients with addiction involving opioid use. Allows participants to qualify for the authority to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence under DATA 2000.
Format
Web-Based Course
In-Person Training
Audience
Medical Providers
Source
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Year

What Is Buprenorphine Treatment Like?

Provides patients with an indepth look at what to expect from buprenorphine treatment, including ways to prepare for treatment, urine testing, counseling, and effects on sleep and relationships.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Families
Source
National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment
Year