The science and evidence base continues to expand and change. These resources are intended to help ensure that communities and practitioners are equipped to bring about the improvements in mental health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery our Nation requires.
Evidence-based treatment
Training Materials and Provider Resources for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Collection of training materials and data for medical professionals including OTP certification application information and other resources on MAT.
Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
The Resource Center contains a collection of scientifically-based resources for a broad range of audiences, including Treatment Improvement Protocols, toolkits, resource guides, clinical practice guidelines, and other science-based resources.
Substance Use Resources
The AHRQ Academy has compiled and developed several resources for providers treating substance use disorders in primary care and ambulatory care practices.
Clinical guidance
Guide for Dosage Reduction (2019)
This HHS guide provides advice to clinicians who are contemplating or initiating a reduction in opioid dosage or discontinuation of long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain.
Submit an Opioid Treatment Exception Request
There are federal standards for the administration and management of opioid treatment. Any deviation from the opioid treatment standards requires the submission and approval of an exception request.
Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants
This guidance publication supports practitioners in addressing the needs of pregnant women with opioid use disorders and their infants and families.
Telehealth Flexibilities for Prescribing Controlled Substances
HHS and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have extended telemedicine flexibilities regarding prescription of controlled medications.
Resources for patients
Opioids and Civil Rights
Learn more about how federal nondiscrimination laws apply to opioid use disorder treatment and recovery services, including Medication Assisted Treatment.
Need help?
SAMHSA National Helpline
Get treatment referral and information about mental health and drug or alcohol use disorders, prevention, and recovery.
FindTreatment.gov
Millions of Americans have mental and substance use disorders. Find a comprehensive list of certified treatment programs across the United States.