Stigma

Patients in recovery from addiction and family members discuss the importance of having support and encouragement from the medical staff during treatment.

Discusses the importance of language when discussing substance use and reviews ways to improve language used during clinical encounters to improve patient care

Presents information about evidence related to the duration and process for MAT and how it can benefit patients with substance use disorders

Video about reducing stigma and talking to one's healthcare provider about alcohol use

The Decision Support Tool empowers providers to estimate Medicare and Medicaid revenue across prominent integrated care services to finance these services more effectively in community mental health care, substance use treatment and primary care provider organizations. It includes a list of specific billing codes, service types, professional discipline coverage, documentation and time requirements.

Explains patient rights and the Federal laws that protect people receiving MAT for opioid addiction. Describes who is protected by these laws and what they cover, including employment, housing, services, and public accommodations.

Provides principles and language suggestions that clinicians can use when discussing opioid risks and safety monitoring or introducing a change in treatment plan.

These are slides for a module about how shame plays an important role in OUDs and how it can impede treatment if not addressed.

Helps patients fight for their right to MAT for opioid addiction. Provides tools and resources for individuals who are being told by courts, probation and parole officers, and child welfare officials to stop MAT against their doctor’s recommendation.

Addresses the concerns providers have about being overwhelmed in their practice if they begin treating patients for OUD.