PrintDr. Mariani, a Providers Clinical Support System Clinical expert, explains what a patient can expect once she receives her first dose of injectable naltrexone. Read more
What to expect when receiving first naltrexone dose (Part 1)
A patient with opioid use disorder weighs the options for medication assisted treatment and chooses naltrexone. Dr. John Mariani, a Providers Clinical Support System Clinical expert, explains what she can expect before the actual shot. Read more
What to expect when receiving first naltrexone dose (Part 2)
Dr. John Mariani, a Providers Clinical Support System Clinical expert, explains what a patient can expect when she begins taking naltrexone for the treatment of opioid use disorder. Read more
Quick overview of medications for treating OUD
Dr. Sanchit Maruti, a Providers Clinical Support System Clinical expert, gives a quick primer on the medications used to treat opioid use disorder. Read more
Why medications are effective for OUD
Dr. Hillary Kunins, a Providers Clinical Support System Clinical expert, discusses the importance of treating opioid use disorder using medications Read more
Recommendations to Consider Before Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
This PCSS resource guides providers through an interview with a patient to make informed decisions based on the CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain. Read more
Patients with OUD are patients
Dr. Lipi Roy, a Providers Clinical Support System Clinical expert, urges healthcare providers to not be judgmental with patients who have a substance use order. Be aware of what is evidence-based treatment. Read more
Stigma and OUD
Nurse Practitioner Vanessa Loukas, a Providers Clinical Support System Clinical expert, discusses the issue of stigma in treating patients with opioid use disorder—from the patients to the providers who treat them. Read more
Respect and Dignity Key in Treating Substance Use Disorders
Patients in recovery from addiction and family members discuss the importance of having support and encouragement from the medical staff during treatment. Read more
Anna Maybel: Understanding helped her face addiction treatment
Anna Mabel, in recovery from substance use disorder for 18 years, discusses the importance of having medical staff understand how difficult it is to seek treatment and support recovery. Read more