Two recent episodes of the Equal Dose podcast featured experts from the University of Maryland CESAR and the University of Maryland School of Medicine discussing current issues in our field such as polysubstance use (intentional or unintentional), the value of ED data for assessing drug exposure and supporting a continuum of care, treatment and recovery needs in rural communities, and the importance of peer recovery specialists.
The intended audiences are states and payers, accreditation entities, adults and families in need of care, specialty SUD treatment facility operators/administrators, behavioral health professionals, researchers, and local governments. Currently, there is a dramatic lack of consistency in services available to adults in need of specialty SUD treatment. The goal of this guidance is for the intended audiences to use this tool to identify treatment gaps, support evidence-based planning, and improve outcomes for adults with SUD.
This comprehensive resource is designed to help communities expand access to lifesaving medications like naloxone to reduce overdose fatalities. The toolkit provides actionable guidance for community leaders, public health professionals, and other partners to create effective overdose prevention and response strategies to improve local overdose reduction outcomes.
People, including healthcare providers, have experienced confusion in deciding whether 988 or 911 is appropriate across a range of situations. Understanding the differences between 988 and 911 and being able to communicate these differences to people in ways that address their needs and concerns and respect their desired outcomes can help support effective crisis management.
SAMHSA has released two recovery fact sheets designed to empower individuals navigating mental health and substance use services and expand the adoption of recovery-oriented services and supports in state, local and community behavioral health settings.
Housing Supports Recovery and Well-Being: Definitions and Shared Values summarizes the role that housing plays in supporting recovery for recovery and housing leaders.
SAMHSA has released a toolkit for the first Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, to be observed January 2025. Treatment Month raises awareness of the benefits and availability of evidence-based treatments for people with a substance use disorder; addresses barriers to treatment, including stigma; and normalizes seeking help. The toolkit includes information about weekly themes, social media graphics and messaging, a webinar background, and resources that public health organizations, treatment providers, professional associations, and others can use to spread awareness of Treatment Month.