Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Archives

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This fact sheet describes the importance of self-care to ensure well-being for people providing recovery supports and other behavioral health services. It provides tips for individuals and leaders to check in and support a person’s overall wellness and improve well-being.

Target Audience(s):
Administrative Staff, Counselors, Dentists, Interprofessional Teams, Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Students and Educators

Topic(s):
Treatment, Prevention, Recovery Maintenance ...

Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): No
Certificate: No

Organizer(s):
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Guidelines for Implementing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in State Prisons

Format: Clinical Tool

The Guidelines address the implementation of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in state prisons and practical information about medications, service delivery models, regulatory requirements, staff training, and cultural issues that may affect the uptake and integration of MOUD.

Target Audience(s):
Nurses, Physicians, Psychiatrists

Topic(s):
Treatment, Justice-Involved, Legal and Policy, Opioids ...

Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): No
Certificate: No

Organizer(s):
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Advisory: Expanding Access to Methadone Treatment in Hospital Settings

Format: Clinical Tool

This Advisory provides comprehensive information for hospitals and associated healthcare facilities on best practices and recommendations for implementing and expanding treatment of opioid use disorder with methadone in these settings.

Target Audience(s):
Nurses, PAs, Physicians, Psychiatrists

Topic(s):
Prevention, Methadone, Opioids, Recovery Maintenance, Treatment ...

Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): No
Certificate: No

Organizer(s):
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs (2024)

Format: Clinical Tool

This manual provides guidelines for operating an opioid treatment program. It covers patient-centered care planning, assessment, admission, and monitoring; medication administration and use; medical and clinical provisions and practices; certification and accreditation; and the importance of practitioner judgment in providing care.

Target Audience(s):
Administrative Staff, Counselors, Judges, Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers

Topic(s):
Treatment, Buprenorphine, Medications, Methadone, Opioid Treatment Programs, Opioids ...

Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): No
Certificate: No

Organizer(s):
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Federation of State Medical Boards Model Policy Guideline

Format: Clinical Tool

SAMHSA: Learn about the federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines that apply to medications for practitioners and opioid treatment programs (OTPs).