Email UpdatesWomen and Alcohol: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
Discusses how screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment can be conducted by nurse practitioners in primary care; offers 1 CE credit
Workforce Development
those materials designed to help the clinical workforce develop and strengthen knowledge and capabilities, may include manuals/guides, actual training programs/learning modules, and quick reference materials and tools.
Women and Alcohol: Screening and Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Medical Settings
Presents information on alcohol use in women and using SBIRT and brief motivational interviewing; includes step-by-step examples on using this approach
Virtual Course: AUDIT-SBI in Primary Health Care
Virtual course that trains health professionals in implementing the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) and corresponding screening and brief interventions (SBI) in primary care
Technology and Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Virtual Practice Facilitation
Presents strategies for using virtual methods for practice facilitation and addressing common challenges, including hybrid participation, collaboration platforms, and assisting with technology
Strengthening Behavioral Healthcare to Meet the Needs of Our Nation
Describes how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is implementing strategies to ensure patients are receiving health care services to meet their behavioral health needs and how CMS is working to meet the goals of President Biden's "Strategy to Address our National Mental Health Crisis"
Social Workers in Integrated Care Beyond Primary Care: A Scoping Review
Review that explores the different roles of social workers as members of integrated care teams; suggests that patient mental health outcomes can be positively impacted by social workers serving as members of these care teams
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.
Motivational Interviewing in Health Care,
Second Edition: Helping Patients Change Behavior
Helps health care practitioners use motivational interviewing with patients and provides tools to enhance providers' ability to assist patients with healthy decision making
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.