This 2019 briefing paper from the Pew Charitable Trusts describes challenges rural communities face in providing access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The report provides a brief overview of strategies federal, state, and local governments can adopt to expand access to treatment. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid Use Disorder
Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids
This 2018 report provides a comprehensive overview of opioid use disorder (OUD) in America from the perspective of the U.S. Surgeon General. Written for all audiences, it includes information about prevalence of OUD, a discussion of the neurobiology of addiction, the continuum of care for treatment, recovery options, and the role of health care systems in addressing the crisis. Continue reading
Public Health Crises and Pharmaceutical Interventions: Improving Access While Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability
This report from the National Governors Association’s Center for Best Practices focuses on strategies states can use to ensure access to pharmaceutical treatments needed to address public health crises. The report addresses opioid related treatment such as medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder Continue reading
National Summit on Recovery Conference Report: Description of Systems of Care Elements
More substance use disorder treatment providers are adopting the principles of a recovery-oriented, systems of care approach to treatment. This one page document describes the elements of a recovery-oriented system of care framework. Continue reading
In Brief: Treating Sleep Problems of People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders
This brief guide from SAMHSA provides guidance for providers on how to assist patients in recovery from substance use disorder with sleep problems. It includes guidance on assessing sleep disorders and recommendations for treatments and improving sleep hygiene. Continue reading
Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men: A Treatment Improvement Protocol
This Treatment Improvement Protocol from SAMHSA focuses on the needs of men receiving treatment for substance use disorders and provides guidance to providers on how gender-specific strategies may improve treatment outcomes. Continue reading
Guidance Document for Supporting Women in Co-ed Settings
Most substance use disorder treatment is provided in settings serving both women and men even though there may be gender differences in how they handle treatment and in the goals they prioritize for their recovery. This guide presents expert advice on how to support women, including transgender women and Continue reading
Resilience Annotated Bibliography
This 2013 report includes an analysis of 67 journal articles on the concept of resiliency and its relationship to substance use disorders and behavioral health conditions. A brief summary of all 67 articles is also included. Continue reading
The Next Step Toward a Better Life
This patient guide details what happens after completion of withdrawal management/detoxification with advice for how to sustain sobriety in the first 30 days after withdrawal management and how to sustain recovery in the long term. Provides specific strategies patients can use to avoid return to use and sustain their new path. Continue reading
Financing Recovery Support Services: Review and Analysis of Funding Recovery Support Services and Policy Recommendations
This 2010 report provides information about sources of funding for recovery support services in addiction treatment. Authors analyzed available federal and state funding streams for their requirements and highlighted 18 state examples of creative ways of funding recovery support services. The report concludes with Continue reading