Policymakers & Community Leaders

PBSS Issue Brief: Geographic Patterns in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Prescription Opioids in Kentucky

Source: Prescription Behavior Surveillance System - Brandeis University

The Prescription Behavior Surveillance System (PBSS) collects deindentified data from state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to identify treads in controlled substance prescribing and dispensing and indicators of non-medical use and diversion. This 2016 report looks at the

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Payers & Providers

Responding to the Prescription Opioid Crisis

Source: Association for Community Affiliated Plans

This 2017 report from the Association for Community Affiliated Plans describes innovative practices designed to address opioid misuse and treat opioid use disorder (OUD) implemented in 5 Medicaid managed care organizations across the country. The practices focus on prevention and detection of misuse of

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Pregnancy Care Provider Quick Reference Checklists: Snuggle ME Guidelines

Source: Maine Department of Health and Human Services

A 2 page summary of the Maine Snuggle Me guideline for treating pregnant women with substance use disorder and their infants. Includes clinician checklists for recommended care during the first, second and third trimesters and postpartum period. Funding Source:  Maine Department of Health and Human Services

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Strong Start Toolkit for You and Your Baby

Source: Strong Start Ohio

A collaboration of providers in Ohio developed this shared decision making tool for use by pregnant women and their providers. The tool is not specific to patients with substance use disorders but uses plain language to address multiple pregnancy related issues such as ensuring support for new moms, housing, food and patient safety. Funding Source: Ohio Department of Medicaid

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Patients & Caregivers

Bring Them All: A Family-Centered Approach to Addiction Treatment

Source: Center of Excellence on Behavioral Health for Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Families, Addiction Technology and Transfer Center

This 15 minute video describes the family-centered approach to addiction treatment provided by SHIELDS for Families in Southern California. The model allows women and their children and partners to stay together during treatment in a residential setting with all services provided on site.

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Patients & Caregivers

Benzodiazepine Use and Medication-Assisted Treatment

Source: Institute for Research, Education & Training in Addictions (IRETA)

This patient education publication describes the risks of taking benzodiazepine medications while also being treated for opioid use disorder with medication assisted treatment.

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