A first person story about Ken who took prescription opioids for a neck injury and developed a serious addiction. After almost being arrested and losing his child, Ken was able to overcome his addiction through treatment and taking methadone as medication assisted treatment.
This 2008 publication from the National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors defines treatment standards for women with substance use disorders (SUD). The publication can be used by SUD treatment providers or by states seeking to improve their delivery of SUD treatment services.
The Arizona Angel Initiative is Arizona’s version of a Police-Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) like the one piloted in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Individuals with substance use disorder can contact law enforcement for assistance in accessing treatment. This report details the
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
This two page fact sheet explains the two pre-screen questions and the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) health care providers can use when administering a Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) assessment. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative,
This 2 page report provides answers to frequently asked questions about Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for health care providers in Arizona. It also includes answers to questions such as what is SBIRT, how long does it take to administer during an
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
This 2019 presentation describes H.R. 6, the SUPPORT Act and how it may help American Indian and Alaska Native communities support substance use disorder prevention and treatment in their communities.
This is the grant application and project plan for Arizona’s State Opioid Response funding. The proposal’s goals for the funding include increasing access to medication assisted treatment, improving recovery support services, and implementing or expanding prevention programs to prevent
The state of Arizona requires substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers to report quarterly on the number of days they were full and unable to accept referrals for treatment. Response rate to the survey was low, but indicated there may be a decrease in the number of people