Opioids and Civil Rights

Learn about how federal nondiscrimination laws apply to opioid use disorder treatment and recovery services. The videos below cover topics that include:

the application of federal disability rights laws to child welfare programs and activities
protections that apply to some individuals in recovery from an opioid use disorder
an overview of medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
common misconceptions about MAT as a treatment approach

These resources are intended for individuals and personnel in the child welfare system (e.g. child welfare caseworkers, social workers, service providers, parent’s attorneys, agency attorneys, children’s attorneys, advocates, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), judges and judicial officers, Court Improvement Program personnel, Family Treatment Court personnel, substance use disorder treatment providers and more).

Part 1: Civil Rights Protections for Individuals with a Disability: The Basics

This video provides foundational information on the application of federal disability rights laws to child welfare programs and activities.

Part 2: Civil Rights Protections for Individuals with an Opioid Use Disorder

This video explores federal disability rights protections that apply to some individuals in recovery from an opioid use disorder.

Medication-Assisted Treatment and Common Misconceptions

This video provides an overview of MAT and addresses common misconceptions surrounding this treatment approach as they pertain to child welfare practice.