Implementation of Substance Use Treatment in Ambulatory Care

Describes an SBIRT model that was developed initially to be combined with emergency department-initiated buprenorphine treatment but can be used in any ambulatory healthcare setting.

Offers physicians quick, targeted information on how to get started offering OUD treatment medications and other recovery support services in their practice.

Discusses the importance of remaining optimistic and not getting discouraged when treating a patient with an addiction.

Provides an overview of prior authorization and tips to reduce the burden of prior authorizations in physician practices. It also discusses the future of prior authorizations, including remaining challenges and practice workflow adjustments, as well as advocacy regarding prior authorization at the State level.

Offers information about what physicians should know about youth opioid addiction.

Allows medical students and other health professionals to use a test-and-teach module to practice their clinical skills. Describes the symptoms and prevalence of opioid addiction and dependence in patients with chronic pain and the steps clinicians can take to screen for, prevent, and treat such conditions.

Provides a national training and mentoring project developed in response to the prescription opioid misuse epidemic, and offers evidence-based, educational opioid use resources for healthcare providers.

Lists various screening and assessment tools for alcohol and drug use.

Contains resources for addiction medicine professionals to create comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.

Provides numerous resources related to implementing SBIRT in primary care clinics and emergency departments. Presents information and tools designed to counter barriers to implementation of SBIRT and emphasizes a team-based approach.