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Topic: Treatment

Fentanyl and Opioid Use in Behavioral Health: Addressing Impacts on Severe Mental Illness and Effective Treatment Strategies

This online video explores the profound challenges and strategies for addressing co-occurring severe mental illness (SMI) and opioid use. Led by Mark H. Broadhead, MD, this session delves into the physiological and psychological impacts of fentanyl use, its effects on medication efficacy, and the complexities of treatment. Participants will gain insights into evidence-based strategies for integrated care, contingency management, and the importance of connectivity in therapeutic interventions.

Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs (2024)

This manual provides guidelines for operating an opioid treatment program. It covers patient-centered care planning, assessment, admission, and monitoring; medication administration and use; medical and clinical provisions and practices; certification and accreditation; and the importance of practitioner judgment in providing care.

FindTreatment.gov

The confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories. Available in Spanish.

Listening Session: Treatment for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder

This insightful listening session is designed to enhance your understanding of treatment approaches for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This listening session brings together experts and practitioners to discuss effective, evidence-based strategies for improving outcomes for people who use drugs (PWUD).

Improving African American Retention in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

This 2-hour self-paced course from the African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence is for mental health and substance use disorder practitioners and primary care physicians who seek to provide culturally responsive care. Its focus is on helping the workforce understand the presence and impact of implicit racial bias in health care and mental health treatment.