Implementation of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Primary Care

Guides physicians in the use of medications to help patients abstain from alcohol use; describes how medications work, whom they benefit, and side effects for 3 FDA-approved medications: acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone

Guide containing recommendations on identifying and managing substance use and substance use disorders for healthcare services that assist women who are pregnant or have recently had a child

Slides for part 3 of a 3-part webinar series which focused on the successful implementation of MAT within an organization; focuses on considerations related to financing and reimbursement of MAT

Includes lessons learned from a pilot project to expand MAT in 6 sites across 3 States; focused on improving understanding among providers on how to best implement MAT in primary care, substance use, and community mental health programs

Practice guidelines on the assessment, treatment, and pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder as well as co-occurring opioid use disorder and other co-occurring conditions

Provides policymakers, State and local officials, and other community stakeholders with key questions to consider before engaging in efforts to increase access to MAT for addiction in their communities

Provides information on how to best address intake, billing, and coding procedures in community health centers, which are critical aspects in positive patient outcomes

Provides an introduction to identifying and treating patients with substance use disorders in primary care settings, including the approach primary care providers (PCPs) should take in discussing alcohol or opiate dependence with their patients. Includes

Presents information about Medicaid coverage of MAT for opioid and alcohol dependence; covers treatment and cost-effectiveness and includes examples of innovative approaches in Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maryland