In Brief Download only This guide highlights the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder in drug courts. It reviews effective medications, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. The guide also provides strategies to increase the use of MAT in drug court programs. Publication ID SMA14-4852 Publication Date September 2014 Format Resource Guide More like this Criminal Justice Download In Brief PDF 394.13 KB Find Related Information Audience Policymakers Program Planners, Administrators, & Project Managers Public Health Professionals Public Officials Population Group People in the Criminal Justice System People in the Juvenile Justice System People with Substance Use or Abuse Problems as Population Group Series Criminal Justice In Brief You May Also Be Interested In Pharmacologic Guidelines for Treating Individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Co-Occurring Opioid Use Disorders This manual offers guidelines for medication-assisted treatment for people, particularly veterans, living with post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring opioid use disorders. It covers screening, concomitant treatment, pharmacotherapy, and multiple misused substances. Behavioral Health Equity Barometer, 2014 This report provides a snapshot of key aspects of behavioral health, serious mental illness, suicidal thoughts, and mental illness, substance use disorders, or both. The information is based on selected determinants of health, including race and ethnicity, income level, geography, and health insurance status. Behavioral Health Barometer, Volume 5 The National report presents indicators as measured through the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services. State reports provide a snapshot of substance use and mental health in the United States. Tobacco Use Cessation During Substance Abuse Treatment Counseling This advisory offers addiction counselors an introduction to tobacco use cessation during substance use treatment. It discusses screening and effective treatment approaches to quitting, and practical and supportive counseling. A Collaborative Approach to the Treatment of Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorders This manual offers best practices to states, tribes, and local communities on collaborative treatment approaches for pregnant women living with opioid use disorders, and the risks and benefits associated with medication-assisted treatment. Decisions in Recovery: Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders This handbook provides guidance on using the web-based, multimedia tool Decisions in Recovery: Medications for Opioid Addiction. This handbook and the web-based tool offers information about medication-assisted treatment. Both resources help people living with opioid use disorder compare treatment options and discuss their preferences with a provider.
