Substance Use Disorders
The compulsive use of substances despite negative consequences in life defines substance use disorder. Unfortunately, substance use is often comorbid with mental illness and are more difficult to treat. This searchable online library are collated for substance use disorders and offers hundreds of helpful resources. Check in often as new content is posted regularly.
Featured Resources
SAMHSA Unveils National Model Standards For Peer Support Certification
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Historic Analysis Finds Moderate Alcohol Consumption Has No Health Benefits
ArticleMay 1, 2023Moderate consumption of alcohol (defined as no more than two servings of alcohol per day for men and one for… -
Clinicians Able To Prescribe Buprenorphine Have Increased, But Percentage Of Active Prescribers Has Declined
ArticleMay 22, 2023Between 2017 and 2021, the number of health care professionals able to prescribe buprenorphine as treatment for opioid use disorder… -
Pain Medication Questionnaire (PMQ)
Downloadable ResourceMay 28, 2019The Pain Medication Questionnaire (PMQ) is a 26-item instrument designed to identify patients on a continuum from low to high…
The Senior Shift
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New Justice Department Guidelines Help Jails Manage Substance Withdrawals
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U.S. Death Rate Due To Alcohol, Drugs & Suicide Increased By 11% In 2021
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SAMHSA Unveils National Model Standards For Peer Support Certification
ArticleJuly 3, 2023
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