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VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Substance Use Disorders

This Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) provides an evidence-based framework for evaluating, treating, and managing the individual needs of patients with substance use disorders (SUD), including alcohol use disorder, in the VA and DoD. It is intended for use by all VA and DoD healthcare providers.

Source
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) / Department of Defense (DoD)
Link
https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/mh/sud/
File Size
1.94 MB
Year
Format
Guide
Terms of Use
Public domain
Topic
Adherence, Diversion, & Misuse
Assessing & Managing Pain
Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Disorders
Co-Occurring Medical Conditions
Intake & Induction
Medication Considerations
Organizational Readiness
Polysubstance Use
Prescribing Opioids
Psychosocial Supports
Screening for Substance Use Disorders/Opioid Use Disorder
Stabilization & Maintenance
Stimulant Use Disorders
Withdrawal from Opioids
Audience
Behavioral Health Providers
Medical Providers
Other Team Members
Resource Type
PDF
Use
Implementation of Substance Use Treatment in Ambulatory Care
Prevention of Substance Use Disorder
Special Collection
MAT Tools and Resources
Unhealthy Alcohol Use