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U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury issue 2022 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Report to Congress

Provides information on the implementation of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), highlighting the DOL, HHS, and Treasury's emphasis on greater MHPAEA enforcement

Practice Considerations: Use of the SBIRT Model Among Transgender & Nonbinary Populations

This resource provides guidance for using the screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) model to identify and treat substance use disorders with transgender and nonbinary populations and offers considerations for providers implementing this model.

Payment and Financing for Substance Use Screening and Brief Intervention for Adolescents and Adults in Health, School, and Community Settings

Reviews literature on payment options for screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment and their barriers and facilitators in various settings

How States Are Leveraging Payment to Improve the Delivery of SUD Services

This toolkit discusses Medicaid payment strategies in Arizona, New York, Oregon, and Pennsylvania that are being used to improve the delivery of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for patients insured through Medicaid.

Patient-Level Interventions to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harms in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Summary

Systematic review examines literature on interventions and their efficacy in reducing alcohol use in low- and middle-income countries, with brief interventions and motivational interviewing techniques having the most consistently positive impact on patient outcomes

Patient Screening for Integrated Behavioral Health in Adult Primary Care: A Rapid Review of Effective Procedures

Review that explores the evidence base for performing screening for behavioral health conditions in primary care; suggests the need for additional research on the efficacy of behavioral health screening strategies and implementation techniques

Overview of Medications Used in the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder and Frequently Asked Questions

Provides information and answers to common questions primary care clinicians may have about medications prescribed for the treatment of alcohol use disorder

Myths and Misconceptions of Medication-Assisted Treatment

This web page discusses the myths and misconceptions of medication-assisted treatment for individuals with a substance use disorder.

Medications for Substance Use Disorders (SAMHSA)

This is an overview of resources that provide information about how medications can be used to treat substance use disorders and prevent overdose, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorders.

Medication and Behavioral Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

This course introduces evidence-based clinical practices of pharmacotherapy and behavioral treatments for substance use disorders. Off label medications and psychosocial support programs are also discussed. This course offers 1 CME credit.

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