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Tools/Resources
- Element Specific Implementation Resources
- Evidence-Based Practices for Treatment
- Evidence-Based Practices for Prevention
- Recovery
- Medication Supported Recovery Resources
- Sustainability and Fidelity through Clinical Supervision and other Methods
Element Specific Implementation Resources:
- National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) - The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices.
- Implementation Science - Articles that promote the uptake of research findings into routine health care.
- Center for Health Dissemination and Implementation Research
- The Northwest Frontier ATTC
- Northeast ATTC - Science-Service Initiative
- Northwest ATTC - Addiction Messenger - The Addiction Messenger is a monthly publication that communicates tips and information on best practices in a brief format.
- The ATTC Network
- Texas Institute of Behavioral Research at TCU - Organizational readiness tools and Instruments as well as evidence-based treatment manuals
- The American College of Mental Health Administrators and the Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. - Manual entitled, Turning Knowledge into Practice
Evidence-Based Practices for Treatment:
- Better Outcomes Tuesdays - A series of 2-hour interactive sessions designed to enhance the implementation skills and knowledge of individuals working in the addictions field.
- NREPP: SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices - NREPP is a searchable database of Evidence-Based interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders. SAMHSA has developed this resource to help people, agencies and organizations implement programs and practices in their communities.
- CSAT's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
- Treatment Research Institute, University of Pennsylvania's Center for the Studies of Addiction
- SAMHSA Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - Publications Catalog and Information on Every Drug of Abuse and Treatment Manuals Available for Download
- National Institute on Drug Abuse - Clinical Trials Network Dissemination Library
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - Evidence-Based Practice Center
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - ECRI Institute
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Dependence
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - Integration of Mental Health; Substance Abuse; and Primary Care
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - Tobacco Use: Prevention, Cessation and Control
- Dartmouth - The Dual Diagnosis Capability in Addiction Treatment Programs (DDCAT) Tool
- The John Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Center
- The Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP) is an applied research center of the Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute
- National Quality Forum
- Learning Management System of the Center of Practice Innovation at Columbia University
- Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders - TIP #42
- Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
- OASAS and OMH Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practices for Prevention:
- Identifying and Selecting Evidence-Based Intervention - Revised Guidance Document for the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant Program
- OASAS-Accepted Evidence-Based Programs “Model Programs” in PARIS - Provides links to NREPP, programs and program developers for the 55 EBPs currently accepted by OASAS and provides a brief description of each program, including number of sessions, target populations, risk and protective factors addressed.
- Prevention Guidelines
- Prevention Strategic Plan 2010 - 2014
Recovery:
- Health and Wellness - An active, lifelong process of becoming aware of choices and priorities and making decisions to achieve a life of balance and fulfillment. One of the challenges of recovery is learning to take care of your physical health and well-being.
- Nutrition - Health Nutrition Recommendations (OASAS Wellness Site)
- Exercise - Exercise improves physical, mental, and emotional health - find the right type of exercise for you (OASAS Wellness Site)
- Stress - Stress has a major impact on health. (OASAS Wellness Site)
- Medical Care - Become a partner in your healthcare by getting the most out of a visit with your Doctor (OASAS Wellness Site).
- Medical Consequences of Addictive Disorders - Talk to your Doctor about your healthcare (OASAS Wellness Site)
- Tobacco Use - Tobacco causes more deaths each year than does alcohol, heroin. Make a healthy lifestyle choice (OASAS Wellness Site)
Medication Supported Recovery Resources:
General Resources
- OASAS Addiction Medications - Research on medicines, substances or techniques to enhance the treatment of addictions
- OASAS Ed Series Trainings - Free Educational Trainings
- CDC - Substance Abuse Treatment Fact Sheet Series
Methadone
- CDC Methadone Maintenance Treatment Fact Sheet
- Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction - Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 40
- CSAT Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series #43: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs
- CSAT TIP #43: Chapter 7 - Phases of Treatment - NY has been promoting the use of clinical phases of care within OTP settings as a means to triage patients based on clinical profile and treatment needs. Treatment services are delivered targeting specific treatment issues and concerns.
Medications for Alcohol Dependence
- Naltrexone (ReVia®, Vivitrol®, Depade®)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
- Acamprosate Calcium (Campral®)
Medications for Opioid Dependence
- Methadone
- Buprenorphine (Suboxone® and Subutex®)
- Naltrexone