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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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Guidance on Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics: Older Adults and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Community Settings

The brief is intended primarily for physicians and other prescribers as well as support staff, administrators, and caregivers working with people with dementia and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in community settings. To reduce inappropriate prescribing, this brief reviews non-pharmacologic behavioral approaches and strategies to avoid and reduce prescribing of antipsychotics whenever possible.
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
368.85 KB

Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain: Improving Practice Through Recommendations

Provides guidelines that can improve communication between providers and patients about the risks and benefits of opioid therapy for chronic pain, improve the safety and effectiveness of pain treatment, and reduce the risks associated with long-term opioid therapy, including opioid use disorder and overdose.

Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Medical Providers
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Year
File Size
.67 MB

HHS Guide for Clinicians on the Appropriate Dosage Reduction or Discontinuation of Long-Term Opioid Analgesics

This HHS Guide for Clinicians on the Appropriate Dosage Reduction or Discontinuation of Long-Term Opioid Analgesics provides advice to clinicians who are contemplating or initiating a reduction in opioid dosage or discontinuation of long-term opioid thera

Format
Guide
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
118 KB

Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals

Cultural and linguistic competency is recognized as an important strategy for improving the quality of care provided to clients from diverse backgrounds. The goal of this e-learning program is to help behavioral health professionals increase their cultural and linguistic competency.
Format
Curriculum
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Office of Minority Health
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Introduction to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

As part of the Substance Use Disorder 101 Core Curriculum from PCSS, this module reviews and compares pharmacological treatment options for individuals with opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine (SL and injectable formulations), and naltrexone (oral and long-acting intramuscular formulations).

Format
Web-Based Course
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS)
Year