This discussion paper from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic looks at how the opioid epidemic in America affects 5 special populations: justice-involved individuals, people living in rural communities, veterans, adolescents and young adults, and people who inject drugs. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Youth
Expanding Public Insurance Eligibility Increases Substance Use Treatment Provider Acceptance of Public Insurance and Increases Adolescent Access to Treatment
This summary provides an overview of a research study that looked at how expanding public insurance eligibility led to increases in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider acceptance of public insurance and increases in adolescent access to SUD treatment services. Continue reading
Operationalizing and Funding Youth and Parent Peer Support Roles in Residential Treatment Settings
This 7-page report provides an overview of operationalizing and funding youth and parent peer support services in residential treatment settings. The report defines the continuum of services from involvement to engagement, describes the services provided by youth and parent peer support, and provides an overview of financing and sustainability strategies. Continue reading
Medicaid Funding for Family and Youth Peer Support Programs in the United States
This 2020 overview of state Medicaid coverage of family and youth peer support services, prepared by the Institute for Innovation and Implementation at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, describes the efforts of states who reimburse for these peer support services. Continue reading
Providing Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Through Medicaid
This2016 report explores options for providing youth and young adult peer support through Medicaid from the Center for Health Care Strategy and Youth MOVE National. Continue reading
Making a Difference: Peer-to-Peer Support
This 3 minute video explains the role of peer support for youth and young adults. It features the voices of youth who serve as peer support providers for their community. Continue reading
16 and Recovering
The 16 and Recovering documentary series profiles students attending a recovery high school in Beverly, Massachusetts over the course of a school year. The website includes information on hosting a screening of the documentary as well as links to resources for educators and community members. Continue reading
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
The National Institute on Drug Abuse website provides information about alcohol and drugs for youth ages 11 to 17. The website includes materials written specifically for a teen audience, as well as Continue reading
What is Addiction?
This website from Addiction Policy Forum provides a brief overview of the science of addiction. The web page includes a 4 minute video explaining the science of addiction for all audiences, and a link Continue reading
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance: Youth Engaged in Substance Use Treatment – Spanish
This 3 page Spanish language patient guide provides information specifically for youth on navigating substance use disorder (SUD) treatment during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Continue reading