Substance Use Tools & Resources    

This report, produced in collaboration with the Partnership to End Addiction, discusses federal and state regulation and enforcement of the Parity Act with regard to network adequacy for substance use disorder and mental health services.

This guide includes best opportunities for driving improvements in opioid stewardship within their organization and community.

Language matters when it comes to treating substance use disorders (SUD). Stigma has been proven to have a negative impact on health outcomes, not only leading many individuals with SUD to not seek treatment, but also influencing how health professionals treat their patients. Using non-stigmatizing, person-centered, and recovery-oriented language can help providers facilitate engagement in treatment for individuals with SUD. This webinar will explore the ever-evolving landscape of language around SUD and discuss strategies for healthcare providers and allied health professionals to address stigma within your practice.

This toolkit provides a compelling argument for upholding generally accepted standards of care and practical tools for implementing an effective appeal strategy, including appeal letter templates and insurance claim review talking points.

Describes key considerations for implementing substance use disorder services during COVID-19, including safety precautions, ways to move all services to telehealth, reimbursement contingencies, and leadership actions

Provides an update on providing telehealth services for substance use during COVID-19 and best practices for safely managing treatment during COVID-19

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

The de Beaumont Foundation and Well Being Trust released an action guide for local leaders that emphasizes the urgency of addressing the growing mental health and addiction issues in their communities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Supporting a Nation in Crisis: Solutions for Local Leaders to Improve Mental Health and Well-Being During and Post-COVID-19” includes more than 60 evidence-based policies, practices, and programs that can prevent further loss of life and livelihood from the nation’s growing mental health crisis. The action steps are practical, many are low-cost or revenue-neutral, and include recommendations for both the immediate response to COVID-19 and the long-term recovery.

Provides guidance to addiction treatment clinicians and programs on the regulatory and general practice issues related to the use of telehealth during the COVID-19 national emergency.

Provides guidance to clinicians and practices on using telehealth for substance use services during COVID-19, including benefits of using telehealth, Federal and State policy changes, private payers, and general considerations