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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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Understanding Medication in Addiction Treatment for Drug Court Participants (PDF - 4.47 MB KB)

This pocket guide is for drug court participants who may be prescribed or considering medication as a part of addiction treatment, as well as their families and support systems, including peer mentors, recovery coaches, and peer recovery specialists.
Format
Guide
Audience
Patients
Families
Other Team Members
Source
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Detoxification From Opioids

Provides information for patients about the goals of detoxification and different detoxification programs.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Families
Source
Providers Clinical Support System
Year

Diversion and Abuse of Buprenorphine

Provides a high-level overview of the potential for buprenorphine abuse and how to reduce the risks.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Medical Providers
Source
Providers Clinical Support System
Year

How To Find Buprenorphine Treatment

Offers resources to find buprenorphine treatment.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Families
Source
National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment
Year

TAP 21: Addiction Counseling Competencies

This guide enhances the competencies of substance use disorder treatment counselors. It discusses patient assessment and screening, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling, family and community education, and cultural competency.

Format
Guide
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Communities
Families
Other Team Members
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF