This Interactive website for parents and caregivers of children and youth with substance use disorder focuses on how to support children and youth after acute treatment in the recovery or continuing care phase. A downloadable PDF version is also available.
This report prepared by AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans) lists strategies insurance plans and other stakeholders can use to increase the capacity for substance use disorder treatment in our communities.
A briefing paper by the National Judicial Opioid Task Force describing how judicial personnel can reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder and improve engagement in and success with treatment by making conscious choices about the language used. A list of commonly used stigmatizing words
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides a brief overview of the science of addiction and fundamentals of substance use disorder treatment for judicial personnel. The paper includes specific information about opioid use disorder (OUD) in the criminal justice system and provides
This glossary from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force defines terms and acronyms commonly used when speaking about substance use disorder for judicial personnel.
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides an overview of screening and assessment procedures for individuals with substance use disorder in the context of the justice system. The paper includes examples of screening instruments and assessment tools which may be used in the judicial
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force discusses state laws for involuntary commitment of individuals with substance use disorders. The paper includes descriptions of state laws and discusses considerations the judiciary should keep in mind when deciding involuntary commitment orders.