MAT Tools and Resources

The MAT Tools & Resources Collection is a searchable database of tools and resources available to help those who offer or use MAT services. The tools can be filtered by a number of factors, including use, topic, format, audience, and terms of use. Related to the MAT for OUD Environmental scan publications.

Checklist for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

Includes when to consider long-term opioid therapy and how to reassess the need for more opioids on a return visit. Provides additional information regarding the evidence about using opioid and nonopioid therapies, evaluating risk of harm or misuse, and assessing pain and function using the PEG scale.

Tips for Early Recovery: A Handout for Patients

Provides patients with tips for early recovery so they can increase their chances of success.

Securing Buy-In

Provides strategies to build support for expanding the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and resources for securing buy-in.

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.

Fentanyl: Safety Recommendations for First Responders

Provides evidence-based recommendations to protect first responders from exposure to fentanyl.

Detoxification From Opioids

Provides information for patients about the goals of detoxification and different detoxification programs.

Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Baby Fact Sheets

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.