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Topic: Treatment

The Science of Sweat and Sobriety: Integrating Physical Wellness into into Behavioral Health

Traditional clinical interventions for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) are foundational to recovery, but true sustained healing often requires replacing the profound void left by addiction with purpose, community, and physiological wellness. This NOCE Listening Session explores the validated efficacy of physical fitness, outdoor recreation, and targeted nutrition as powerful adjunct modalities in OUD treatment.

Care Considerations for Addressing Substance Use and the Opioid Epidemic Among Older Adult Populations – Opioid Response Network (ORN) Regional Summit

The presentation will look at the prevalence of substance use among older people with an added focus on opioid epidemiology. It will also provide an overview for screening and identifying substance use within this population group. Additionally, a broad biopsychosocial framework and sociohistorical lens will be utilized to analyze risk factors and vulnerabilities for substance use among older people. The presentation will conclude with care considerations that integrate psychosocial aspects of well-being and reinforce the importance of psychotherapeutic interventions.

Digital Frontiers, Peers & Lived Experience: Leveraging AI and Tech in the Behavioral Health Workforce

This Listening Session explores the rapidly evolving intersection of high-tech innovation and the deeply personal landscape of  recovery. As behavioral health systems increasingly look toward high-tech solutions for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) prevention and treatment, this session explores how technology is no longer just a tool for communication but a primary intervention. Participants will engage with app developers and AI researchers to examine how machine learning models that are trained on the nuanced behavioral data of lived experience communities are being leveraged to predict recovery trajectories and provide real-time support.

Medications for Treating Youth with Substance Use Disorder

This resource from the Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital, created in partnership with the Opioid Response Network, breaks down medications used to treat youth with substance use disorder. It includes a side-by-side comparison of six medications, covering the substance each treats, age limits, and how they work, along with clear answers to common questions about what’s FDA-approved, what’s used off-label, and the risks and benefits for young people. An accessible, science-based reference for families and providers navigating treatment options.

Nevada Medicaid Informational Bulletin on Medications and Services for Substance Use Disorders (SUD)

The Updated Nevada Medicaid Informational Bulletin on Medications and Services for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) serves as a vital guide for healthcare providers navigating the complexities of substance use treatment coverage across all six Nevada health care plans. This comprehensive resource details the transition to a Single Preferred Drug List (sPDL) as of January 1, 2026, and provides specific information on covered medications for opioid and alcohol dependence, including Prior Authorization (PA) requirements and Quantity Limits (QL).