Rethink Rx Abuse Strategy 5: Enhance Assessment and Referral to Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Part of Arizona’s Rethink Rx Abuse public health information campaign, these materials are intended to help communities improve patient assessment and referral to substance use disorder treatment. Includes information about medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT), fact sheets on identifying opioid use disorder (OUD) or people at risk for developing OUD, and a guide to finding behavioral health treatment services.

Patients & Caregivers

Be in the Know – MAT for OUD

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

A fact sheet for patients and caregivers explaining Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This document primarily addresses opposition to MAT and clearly states that MAT does not adversely affect a person’s intelligence, mental capability, physical functioning

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Steps to Find Mental/Behavioral Health Treatment Services in Arizona

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

A step-by-step guide for providers, patients, or caregivers on how to use the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s Behavioral Health Treatment Locator. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about

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Patients & Caregivers

Naloxone Resources

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

This fact sheet lists resources with information about naloxone and includes links to important web sites. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.

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Patients & Caregivers

Signs of Prescription Drug Dependence

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

This fact sheet educates patients and caregivers about warning signs that a person may have developed or be at risk of developing a dependence on opioid pain medications. It provides information about how to get support and access treatment if drug dependence is identified. Part of the Arizona

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Patients & Caregivers

Signs and Symptoms Youth

Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse & The Partnership at Drug-Free.org

This fact sheet lists the signs and symptoms that might indicate a youth has developed a prescription drug misuse problem. It includes specific information about opioid misuse, depressant (anti-anxiety medication and sedatives) misuse, and stimulant misuse along with information about

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