Medication Considerations

Welcome to the Rural Community Toolbox where you can find resources to address substance use disorder (SUD) and the opioid crisis.

Webinar that provides information about how pharmacotherapy can help support evidence-based treatment practices for alcohol dependence; reviews myths, opinions, and biases and the environment of addiction treatment; compares the 4 FDA-approved pharmacotherapies for alcohol dependence; enables participants to receive1.5 continuing education credits

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and harms of medications (both FDA approved and others) for adults with alcohol use disorders; evaluates evidence from primary care settings

Reviews the efficacy and safety of naltrexone and acamprosate in the treatment of alcohol dependence

Describes and compares pharmacological treatment options for individuals with AUD, including FDA- approved medications acamprosate, disufiram, and naltrexone, as well as two other evidence-based treatments that are not yet FDA approved, topiramate and gabapentin; includes diagnosis of AUD, definitions of binge drinking and “at risk” drinking, and a case vignette; up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for continuing education

Webpage that includes information about MAT for alcohol use disorders and describes the 3 FDA-approved drugs for treatment of alcohol use disorder; also includes links to other information and resources for MAT

Adaptation of the original 2004 guide that encourages the use of medical management when treating alcohol use disorders in clinical pharmacotherapy research and clinical settings

Guide containing recommendations on identifying and managing substance use and substance use disorders for healthcare services that assist women who are pregnant or have recently had a child

Emphasizes the importance of continuing a mother’s treatment for OUD throughout pregnancy. Includes information on OUD and pregnancy, OUD treatment, neonatal abstinence syndrome, treatment of prenatal opioid exposure, and considerations to address before hospital discharge.

Provides patients with an indepth look at what to expect from buprenorphine treatment, including ways to prepare for treatment, urine testing, counseling, and effects on sleep and relationships.