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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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Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs: Evidence-Based Practices To Optimize Prescriber Use

Describes eight evidence-based practices aimed at increasing prescriber use of prescription drug monitoring programs.
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Policymakers and Payers
States
Source
Pew Charitable Trusts and Institute for Behavioral Health, Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University
Year

Prescription Opioids: What You Need To Know

Explains the risks and side effects of prescription opioids. Provides information on other options to manage pain that should be discussed with the healthcare provider and additional instructions on what to do if prescribed opioids for pain.
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Patients
Families
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Hospital Association
Year
File Size
1.1 MB

Rural Behavioral Health: Telehealth Challenges and Opportunities

Looks at various barriers to accessing mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services in rural communities and describes how telehealth interventions may provide ways to overcome specific barriers

Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
593 KB

SUMMIT: Procedures for Medication-Assisted Treatment of Alcohol or Opioid Dependence in Primary Care

Provides an introduction to identifying and treating patients with substance use disorders in primary care settings, including the approach primary care providers (PCPs) should take in discussing alcohol or opiate dependence with their patients. Includes
Format
Guide
Audience
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Behavioral Health Providers
Source
RAND Corporation
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
3.22 MB

Technology Assisted Care for Substance Use Disorder Curriculum

This webinar discusses the uses and benefits of technology-assisted care and how it can be used to increase the effectiveness and reach of treatment for substance use disorders.
Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Blending Initiative
Year
Resource Type
Video

Technology Assisted Care for Substance Use Disorders

This website provides information, videos, training, and other resource information for implementing technology assisted treatments/care to improve the quality and reach of treatment services for persons with substance use disorders.
Format
Web Page
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Blending Initiative
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

The Role of a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in Reducing Prescription Drug Diversion, Misuse, and Abuse

Provides facts about the benefits of using PDMPs for prescribers, pharmacists, patients, and regulatory and law enforcement agencies.

Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Communities
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Patients
Policymakers and Payers
States
Source
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Year
File Size
.32 MB

Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medications, and other Substance [TAPS] Tool

The Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use (TAPS) Tool consists of a combined screening component (TAPS-1) followed by a brief assessment (TAPS-2) for those who screen positive. Paper versions of the tools are included.

Format
Instrument/Protocol
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Other Team Members
Source
NIDA
Year
Resource Type
Web Page
File Size
n/a KB

Break Through the Prior Authorization Roadblock

Provides an overview of prior authorization and tips to reduce the burden of prior authorizations in physician practices. It also discusses the future of prior authorizations, including remaining challenges and practice workflow adjustments, as well as advocacy regarding prior authorization at the State level.

Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
American Medical Association
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
2.0 MB