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Unhealthy Alcohol Use Tools & Resources

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A collection of tools and resources for managing unhealthy alcohol use in primary care, intended for use by providers, organizational leadership, other team members, and patients.

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The Effectiveness of Teleconsultations in Primary Care: Systematic Review

Systematic review of the literature looking at the efficacy of using remote technology to deliver primary care and exploring the impact of using technology versus receiving in-person care
Format
Journal Article
Audience
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Organizational Leadership
Source
Carrillo de Albornoz S, et al.
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
428 KB

The Place of Pharmacotherapy in Alcohol Use Disorder Management in Family Practice - A Systematic Review

Reviews the use of disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in primary care, and concludes that the knowledge and prescription of pharmacotherapy for AUD is insufficient
Format
Journal Article
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Morgane GL, et al.
Year
Resource Type
Article

The STUN (STop UNhealthy) Alcohol Use Now Trial: Study Protocol for an Adaptive Randomized Trial on Dissemination and Implementation of Screening and Management of Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Primary Care

Describes the study protocol for an AHRQ grantee's unhealthy alcohol use intervention and evaluation that includes practice facilitation, quality improvement coaching, electronic health record support, training, and expert consultation
Format
Journal Article
Audience
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Other Team Members
Medical Providers
Organizational Leadership
Source
Jonas DE, et al.
Year
Resource Type
External Link

The Telehealth Explainer Series: A Toolkit for State Legislators

This toolkit provides an overview of State telehealth roles, key legislative actions, and a series of briefs exploring opportunities and challenges related to telehealth policy.

Format
Toolkit
Audience
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Policymakers and Payers
Organizational Leadership
States
Source
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Time to ACT: Launching an Addiction Care Team (ACT) in an Urban Safety-Net Health System

Presents an approach to developing and implementing an interprofessional ACT in a health system, with key factors to consider and lessons learned, such as aligning improvement areas with health system leadership priorities and involving leadership in goal creation
Format
Journal Article
Audience
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Other Team Members
Organizational Leadership
Medical Providers
Source
Martin M, et al.
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
366 KB

Transitioning Patients from Outpatient Mental Health Services to Primary Care: A Rapid Literature Review

A literature review describing common practices for transitioning patients from specialty mental health care to primary care, including substance use
Link
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/26334895211041294
Format
Journal Article
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Practice Facilitators/Quality Improvement Coaches
Source
Blasi PR, et al.
Year
Resource Type
PDF

Treatment Considerations for Youth and Young Adults With Serious Emotional Disturbances and Serious Mental Illnesses and Co-Occurring Substance Use

Evidence-based resources and special considerations for treating youth with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorder
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Communities
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Patients
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
19.5 MB

Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Includes an infographic guide on the benefits of three medications for alcohol use disorder and provides a brief summary of treatment planning and medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration
Format
Journal Article
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Families
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Patients
Source
Patel AK, et al.
Year
Resource Type
Article

Trends in the Use of Naltrexone for Addiction Treatment Among Alcohol Use Disorder Admissions in U.S. Substance Use Treatment Facilities

Study looking at the use of naltrexone for alcohol use disorder in substance use treatment facilities, showing that naltrexone is more commonly prescribed compared with acamprosate and disulfiram but that it remains underused
Format
Journal Article
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Source
Qeadan F, et al.
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
7.5 MB

VA/DOD Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Presents clinical practice guidelines for managing substance use in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)/Department of Defense (DoD) patients

Format
Guide
Audience
Medical Providers
Behavioral Health Providers
Source
Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense
Year
Resource Type
Web Page