Every individual has a unique path that has led to his or her substance
use disorder and every individual also has his or her own recovery story. There
is no one size fits all treatment. However, there are evidence- based treatments
such as MAT –medication assisted treatment that dramatically increases an
individual’s chances of recovery while reducing the risk of overdose. All
treatment programs should have available medication assisted treatment. In
addition to MAT, behavioral and psychological treatment is considered an
essential part of any treatment plan.
Patient Resources and Support Groups
Evidenced Based Treatment — Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for
Opioid Use Disorders
MAT is the use of medications in conjunction
with counseling to treat substance use disorders, primarily addiction to opioids. Treatment
with MAT improves survival and retention in treatment. These medications usually include
methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone. Methadone treatment requires that patients
be referred to a methadone clinic. Doctors cannot prescribe methadone to treat opioid use
disorder.
Recovery Research Institute: The Recovery Research Institute is a non-profit research institute of Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School. The website offers addiction and recovery resources for both professionals and the general public.
Breaking the Cycle Newsletter- Harvard Health Newsletter
Indicators of Effective Addiction Programs
Treating Special Populations with Opioid Use Disorder
Pregnancy/ Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Guidelines on Opioid Use in Pregnancy Released by ACOG
Provider’s Clinical Support System (PCSS)
Module:
“Opioid Dependence in Pregnancy: Clinical Challenges” (40 minutes)
Provider’s Clinical Support System (PCSS)
Webinar:
“Understanding Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome for the General Pediatrician"
Provider’s Clinical Support System (PCSS)
Module:
“Treating Women for Opioid Dependence During Pregnancy and the Post Partum Period: The Importance of Science and Clinical Care Informing Each Other”
NIDA: Treatment for Pregnant Mother and Babies
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: NEJM article
Centers of Excellence in NAS Care Designation
Caring for Babies with Opioid Withdrawal
Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants
Opioid Use Disorder in Teens
Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research
(CeASAR) at Boston Children’s Hospital
Screening tools for Substance Use Disorders in Adolescence
Pediatric Primary Care Could be Key to Solving Teen Opioid Crisis
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Teens Should Increase Use of Medication Assisted Treatment
Addressing Stigma in Medication Assisted Treatment in Adolescents with Opioid Use Disorder
Recovery High Schools are public schools where students can earn a high school diploma and are supported in their recovery from alcohol and drug use.
Recovery High Schools in Massachusetts
Recovery Campus-Resources Directed to College Students in Recovery
Association of Recovery in Higher Education
Criminal Justice Population
All people who are incarcerated must have access to treatment of substance use disorders. If they need treatment it should be provided while involved with the criminal justice system and all forms of treatment should be available.
Treating Opioid Addiction in Criminal Justice Settings
Why it’s Inappropriate Not to Treat Incarcerated Patients with Opioid Agonist Therapy
Pharmacotherapy for Opioid Use Disorder
One State Takes a Novel Approach to Addiction: Access to Treatment for All Inmates
