Substance use disorder in families often leads to involvement in child welfare systems. Research shows that removal of a child from a family is traumatic for both the child and parents and can impede the parent’s journey to recovery. Many programs now employ family peer mentors or recovery specialists to work with the families on their treatment plan, connect parents and children to services and resources, and provide support as they go through a difficult process.
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Pregnant and Parenting Women: Integrated Care Models
Research has shown that integrated care models that provide medical care, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and social and peer support services for pregnant women with substance use disorders improve outcomes for both mothers and babies. In this collection, we feature resources from programs in Oregon, Vermont, and Ohio. First, several resources from Project Nurture in Oregon, a Center of Excellence program that provides prenatal care, inpatient maternity care, and postpartum care for women with SUD as well as pediatric care for their infants: A 2-page overview of the Project Nurture model A 1 page guide that describes the partners implementing the Project Nurture model in different care settings A 3-minute video explaining the Project Nurture model A 10-minute video that highlights the important role peer support mentors play in the Project Nurture model Slides from a presentation explaining the Project Nurture model and presenting initial evaluation results A summary of a research study that evaluates outcomes for mothers and babies served by Project Nurture compared to mothers with SUD receiving treatment as usual This collection also includes the following resources from other state initiatives: A case study of the Children and Recovering Mothers (CHARM) Collaborative in Burlington, Vermont from…
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The Improving Addiction Care Team – IMPACT
This collection compiles research and implementation materials from the Improving Addiction Care Team (IMPACT) program from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). IMPACT is an interprofessional, hospital-based addictions team that provides addiction medicine consults to patients being treated at OHSU who have a substance use disorder (SUD).
Spotlight: New Mexico Peer Education Project
Source: Addiction Policy Forum
A brief overview of the New Mexico Peer Education Project which trains incarcerated individuals to educate their peers about addiction, infectious diseases such as hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus, and other health issues. This report is part of the Addiction Policy Forum’s spotlight series.
The Phoenix
Source: The Phoenix
The Phoenix is a free sober active community that provides peer-to-peer facilitated programs such as CrossFit training, rock climbing, hiking, running, cycling, yoga and more. The only requirement for participation is 48 hours of sobriety. As of September 2019, Phoenix programs are active in 22 states and over 40 communities and the organization continues to expand.
Spotlight: Phoenix Multisport
Source: Addiction Policy Forum
This brief overview details the work of the Phoenix active support network for people in recovery from addiction. The Phoenix provides peer-to-peer facilitated free physical activity programs including rock climbing, hiking, running, CrossFit, strength training, yoga, road and mountain biking, social events and more. The only requirement to participate is 48 hours of sobriety.
Answering the Cry of our Warriors: Programming to Support Native Americans Re-entering the Community
Source: National Indian Health Board
This case study briefly explains the components of the Warrior Down reentry program designed by White Bison, Inc. for use with American Indian and Alaska Native populations reentering communities following incarceration. Key elements of this successful program include peer-to-peer programming, the use of traditional healing practices, continuous support from prison to reentry in the community, and complimentary programming for family members.
Parent Partner Programs: Promising Practice to Keep Families Struggling with Substance Use Disorder Together
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides an overview of parent partner programs, where parents facing child welfare or dependency proceedings are paired with a peer adviser who helps them understand and navigate the process. Parent partner programs in Washington, Iowa,
Spotlight: AnchorED Rhode Island
Source: Addiction Policy Forum
A brief overview of the AnchorED program in Rhode Island which connects patients seen in the emergency department (ED) for an opioid-related overdose with a trained peer recovery coach. ED staff call the AnchorED hotline which dispatches recovery coaches to meet patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The coaches provide the patient with information about recovery supports and resources and may educate the patient or caregivers on naloxone use to treat overdose. Preliminary evaluation reports show that more than 80 percent of patients who meet with the coaches engage in some recovery support services upon discharge. Part of the Addiction Policy Forum’s Spotlight series which highlights innovative programs to address the opioid crisis.
Evidence Brief: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Chronic Pain, PTSD, TBI, Opioid Addiction and Sexual Trauma – Supplementary Materials
Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Evidence Synthesis Program
These supplementary materials accompany the Veterans Administration’s systematic review of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and opiate addiction.