Medication for Substance Use Disorders
Using medication, with counseling and other therapeutic techniques, is an evidence-based whole-patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Learn more about the facts and strategies to support effective treatment.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Courtroom: A Bench Card for Judicial Professionals Serving Parents and Children Affected by...
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2021
Designed for judicial professionals and their collaborative partners serving families affected by opioid use disorders (OUDs). Includes
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FDA Recommends Health Care Professionals Discuss Naloxone with All Patients When Prescribing Opioid Pain Re...
Food and Drug Administration, 2024
This communication release provides information and recommendations for physicians on
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Prevention of Overdoses and Treatment Errors..., 2023
It offers a variety of resources on safe medicine storage for families. Resources
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2021
Reviews the use of the three FDA-approved medications to treat opioid use disorder
... (Read More)Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Courtroom: A Bench Card for Judicial Professionals Serving Parents and...
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2021
Designed for judicial professionals and their collaborative partners serving families
... (Read More)Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Courtroom: A Primer for Judicial Professionals Serving Parents and Chi...
National Center of Substance Abuse and Child..., 2021
Provides an overview of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), such as the benefits and
... (Read More)A Collaborative Approach to the Treatment of Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorders: Practice and Policy ...
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2016
Provides information on the extent of opioid use by pregnant women as well as the
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Medication-Assisted Treatment and Common Misconceptions
Date: April 2021
This video provides an overview of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dispels common misconceptions, and highlights strategies that
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Medications for Substance Use Disorders
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., n.d.
Describes how professionals use medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to treat
... (Read More)Providers Clinical Support System for Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD)
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, n.d.
A program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
... (Read More)Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD)
American Society of Addiction Medicine, n.d.
A national project funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
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