This 2017 report from the Association for Community Affiliated Plans describes innovative practices designed to address opioid misuse and treat opioid use disorder (OUD) implemented in 5 Medicaid managed care organizations across the country. The practices focus on prevention and detection of misuse of
New Studies Clarify Risk Factors for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
This report summarizes findings from two studies from 2017 that looked at risk factors associated with the development of neonatal withdrawal syndrome (also known as neonatal abstinence syndrome) in babies born to mothers with opioid use disorder. Published in the National Institute on Drug Abuse research notes.
State Options for Promoting Recovery among Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid or Substance Use Disorder
Source: National Academy for State Health Policy
This 2018 report from the National Academy for State Health Policy describes strategies state and local leaders can adopt to promote recovery among pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder. It also features descriptions of programs in place in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Treating Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
This guide from the National Institute on Drug Abuse addresses treating opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy. It includes information about the effects of OUD on unborn children and newborns and about the benefits of medication assisted treatment for pregnant women with OUD diagnoses.
Dramatic Increases in Maternal Opioid Use Disorder and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome – Infographic
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
This one page infographic from the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows the occurrence of neonatal withdrawal syndrome (also known as neonatal abstinence syndrome) in babies born in the United States between 2004 and 2014.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Opioid Use Disorder Documented at Delivery Hospitalization in the United States, 1999-2014
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This data analysis focuses on the occurrence of opioid use disorder documented during hospital births in the United States between 1999 and 2014. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and published in the August 2018 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Addiction: The Risk Factors
Source: Recovery Research Institute
This one page infographic describes risk factors that are associated with a higher likelihood of developing a substance use disorder (SUD).
Fentanyl: What is it?
Source: Recovery Research Institute
This one page infographic provides facts about fentanyl for policymakers and patients and caregivers. Prepared by the Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Prescription Opioids & Heroin
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
This 2018 report prepared by the National Institute on Drug Abuse discusses the relationship between prescription opioids and heroin. The report covers such topics as the risks of progression to heroin use after a prescription opioid, facts about heroin use including that use is driven by low cost and high availability,
Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
This 47 page report on medications to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) includes information on how the medications work, what the diversion risk is for these medications, how medications affect HIV or hepatitis C outcomes, whether medications are offered in the criminal justice system or military, medications and