Medical Providers

Fact Sheet: Substance (Other Than Tobacco) Abuse Structured Assessment and Brief Intervention (SBIRT) Services

Describes what SBIRT is, how SBIRT services are covered by Medicare, and what types of healthcare providers may provide SBIRT services under Medicare. These include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical psychologists, and clinical social workers.

Short-Term Opioid Withdrawal Using Buprenorphine: Findings and Strategies From a NIDA Clinical Trials Network (CTN) Study

Supports face-to-face training to review results from research conducted by the NIDA CTN comparing detoxification with buprenorphine versus clonidine. Provides instruction for implementing this protocol in treatment settings, including methods of evaluation and induction, the taper schedule, and use of ancillary medications during treatment.

Talking With Your Adult Patients About Alcohol, Drug, and/or Mental Health Problems: A Discussion Guide for Primary Health Care Providers

Equips clinicians with questions to begin discussions with adult patients about alcohol, illicit drug, and mental health problems, as well as co-occurring disorders. Includes resources for patients who need an evaluation after a positive screen.