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The Universal Prevention Curriculum for Substance Use aims to address the need for knowledgeable and competent professionals working in the prevention field. This training series is designed to meet the current demand for an evidence-based curriculum for substance use prevention that would complemen

The Universal Prevention Curriculum for Substance Use aims to address the need for knowledgeable and competent professionals working in the prevention field. This training series is designed to meet the current demand for an evidence-based curriculum for substance use prevention that would complemen

The Universal Prevention Curriculum for Substance Use aims to address the need for knowledgeable and competent professionals working in the prevention field. This training series is designed to meet the current demand for an evidence-based curriculum for substance use prevention that would complemen

The Universal Prevention Curriculum for Substance Use aims to address the need for knowledgeable and competent professionals working in the prevention field. This training series is designed to meet the current demand for an evidence-based curriculum for substance use prevention that would complemen

The Universal Prevention Curriculum for Substance Use aims to address the need for knowledgeable and competent professionals working in the prevention field. This training series is designed to meet the current demand for an evidence-based curriculum for substance use prevention that would complemen

The following document talks about the role of genetic testing in assessing the risk of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). It covers the nature of SUDs, and the potential of genetic testing to identify the risk for these disorders. The document further expands on why readers should take precaution when

Authors: Justin S. Bell, Tina Griffin, Sierra Castedo de Martell, Emma Sophia Kay, Mary Hawk, Michelle Hudson, Bradley Ray, and Dennis P. Watson   This article outlines a scoping review protocol regarding workforce outcomes for peer recovery support staff. Specifically, the proposed r

This study documents disparities in access to substance disorder (SUD) treatments among different ethnicities and racial demographics. The study discusses barriers to access for SUD patients such as readiness to seek treatment, lack of knowledge about treatment options, and specific variations acros

This study explores the independent and combined effects of heavy cannabis use and schizophrenia polygenic risk scores (PRS) on psychosis risk. Data was collected in the EU and UK to analyze the effects of cannabis use and PRS on patients. This study would be of interests to stakeholders who want to

This study examines the relationship between buprenorphine dosing during pregnancy and maternal and neonatal outcomes among Medicaid-enrolled pregnant individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). Although the study was conducted in the United States of America, many of the techniques and information

This resource is a model policy for a potential Building the Substance Use Disorder Workforce of the Future Act. It includes draft bill language, commentary, and an extensive resource list.  Resource from the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association.

This is a manual revised and intended for OTP staff in manuevering the paradigm shift towards patient centered care in SUD treatment. This manual includes changes based on current events of the past few years (Covid-19) and provides information on the substansive changes to the prior regulations in

This facts sheet provides an overview of housing models that support the recovery and well-being of individuals struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health conditions. The two types of housing highlighted offer different approaches: Recovery Housing focuses on substance-free environmen

This fact sheet, developed by SAMHSA, focuses on addressing stigma and promoting recovery support for individuals with substance use and mental health conditions within court, corrections, and reentry settings. It highlights the impact of stigma, including the barriers created by systemic and intern

This report provides data on substance-related emergency department visits within the United States, focusing exclusively on U.S. hospitals. While the findings are limited to U.S. demographics and healthcare systems, the methods used to collect and analyze the data, along with insights into populati

This resource document highlights the critical role of high-quality data in behavioral healthcare, addressing challenges in consistency and relevance within SAMHSA’s SUPTRS BG program. It provides strategies, best practices, and a self-assessment tool to help states improve data collection and

This document addresses the significant health disparities in substance use disorder (SUD) among racially, ethnically, and historically marginalized populations, including AI/AN, Black, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQI+ communities. It explores strategies to reduce these disparities through research, pol

This document highlights the challenges faced by pregnant and parenting women (PPW) with opioid use disorder (OUD) and describes approaches to improve their treatment and care. It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices, multidisciplinary care teams, harm reduction strategies, and sti

This document, provided by SAMHSA, describes the use of Mobile Medication Units (MMUs) and Mobile Health Clinics (MHCs) to expand access to opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. It highlights how these mobile units improve access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), harm reduction services,

This document, provided by SAMHSA, focuses on the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) as an effective treatment for justice-involved individuals reentering the community. It addresses the heightened overdose risks and highlights the importance of providing MOUD in correctional settings

This resource guide from SAMHSA discusses youth suicide prevention among at-risk groups. This resource guides readers on identifying and implementing evidence-based programs, many of which address substance use as well as suicide/mental health. It also lists examples of various interventions and pro

The following journal article compares the effectiveness of Rhythmic Engagement Therapy (RET) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in managing relapse among individuals with substance use disorders. This research was conduct in Nigeria and the findings are published in the paper with guidance on