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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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Improving Cultural Competence: Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 59

Manual for clinicians that describes the influence of culture on the delivery of substance use and mental health services; discusses racial, ethnic, and cultural considerations, and presents the core elements of cultural competence

Format
Guide
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
433.3 KB

Medication Assisted Treatment for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders

Training by SBIRT Colorado designed for Colorado Medicaid providers that reviews MAT for alcohol and opioid use disorders, including definitions of MAT, substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and Federal laws related to MAT in clinical care
Format
Webinar/Video
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
SBIRT Colorado
Year
Resource Type
Video

Medications for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Provides high-level overview of medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder, including descriptions and potential side effects of acamprosate, disulfiram, naltrexone, and topiramate
Format
Fact Sheet/Brochure
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Patients
Source
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD); U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
2.4 MB

MyOwnHealthReport

A health behavior and mental health assessment for patients that allows them to answer questions about their health that can be integrated into clinic workflows, including the AUDIT-C
Format
Patient Form
Audience
Patients
Source
National Cancer Institute;Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality;Virginia Commonwealth University;University of Colorado School of Medicine
Year
Resource Type
Web Page

Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in Outpatient Settings: Clinician Summary

Summarizes the evidence regarding the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and adverse effects of medications in adults with AUD
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Source
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
205 KB

Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder in Outpatient Settings: Policymaker Summary

Summarizes research evaluating the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and adverse effects of medications in adults with alcohol use disorder
Format
Report/Paper/Issue Brief
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Organizational Leadership
Policymakers and Payers
Source
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Year
Resource Type
PDF
File Size
263 KB

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