This Interactive website for parents and caregivers of children and youth with substance use disorder focuses on how to support children and youth after acute treatment in the recovery or continuing care phase. A downloadable PDF version is also available. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Substance Use Disorder
Strategies to Increase the Capacity for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
This report prepared by AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans) lists strategies insurance plans and other stakeholders can use to increase the capacity for substance use disorder treatment in our communities. Continue reading
Words Matter: Judicial Language and Substance Use Disorders
A briefing paper by the National Judicial Opioid Task Force describing how judicial personnel can reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder and improve engagement in and success with treatment by making conscious choices about the language used. A list of commonly used stigmatizing words Continue reading
Understanding the Basics of Addiction
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides a brief overview of the science of addiction and fundamentals of substance use disorder treatment for judicial personnel. The paper includes specific information about opioid use disorder (OUD) in the criminal justice system and provides Continue reading
SUD Dictionary for State Courts
This glossary from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force defines terms and acronyms commonly used when speaking about substance use disorder for judicial personnel. Continue reading
The Fundamentals of Screening and Assessment in the Justice System
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides an overview of screening and assessment procedures for individuals with substance use disorder in the context of the justice system. The paper includes examples of screening instruments and assessment tools which may be used in the judicial Continue reading
Involuntary Commitment and Guardianship Laws for Persons with a Substance Use Disorder
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force discusses state laws for involuntary commitment of individuals with substance use disorders. The paper includes descriptions of state laws and discusses considerations the judiciary should keep in mind when deciding involuntary commitment orders. Continue reading