Substance Use Disorder and Other Health-Related Issues in Primary

Webcast Resources

June 8, 2017

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) – is a professional membership organization for 

learning and sharing about the art and science of Addiction Psychiatry research and clinical treatment. 

AAAP is committed to using evidenced-based research to continually improve clinical approaches and 

treatment outcomes. The organization membership includes specialists in Addiction Psychiatry, general 

psychiatrists, physicians, academicians, researchers, medical students and other health care professionals

– http://www.aaap.org/ 

Buprenorphine – used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help people reduce or quit their use of 

heroin or other opiates, such as pain medicines like morphine. Medications such as buprenorphine, in 

combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, provide a whole-patient approach to the treatment of 

opioid dependency. When taken as prescribed, buprenorphine is safe and effective – 

https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment/buprenorphine

Buprenorphine Training for Clinicians – Buprenorphine as an opioid use disorder treatment is carefully 

regulated. Qualified clinicians are required to acquire and maintain certifications to legally dispense or 

prescribe opioid dependency medication – https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/trainingresources/buprenorphine-physician-training 

Buprenorphine Clinicians & Treatment Program Locator – locate clinicians and treatment programs 

authorized to treat opioid use disorders, such as heroin or prescription pain medications – 

www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/physician-program-data/treatment-physician-locator 

Co-occurring Disorders – The coexistence of both a mental health and a substance use disorder is 

referred to as co-occurring disorders – https://www.samhsa.gov/disorders/co-occurring

Howard Center – Founded in 1873, the Howard Center serves more than 15,000 individuals and families 

in Vermont every year to improve the well-being of children, adults, families, and communities. The Howard 

Center offers life-saving professional crisis and counseling services to children and adults; supportive 

services to individuals with autism and developmental; counseling and medical services for those struggling 

with substance abuse; and intensive interventions for adults with serious and persistent mental health 

challenges – http://howardcenter.org
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Kingdom County Productions – A nonprofit media arts education organization and independent film 

production company that produces dramatic and documentary films rooted in Vermont – 

http://kingdomcounty.org/

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) – MAT, including opioid treatment programs (OTPs), combines 

behavioral therapy and medications to treat substance use disorders – 

https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment

Methadone – a medication used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help people reduce or quit their 

use of heroin or other opiates – https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assistedtreatment/treatment/methadone

Motivational Interviewing – a clinical approach used to help individuals with mental and substance use 

disorders and other chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and asthma to 

make positive behavioral changes to support better health. The approach upholds four principles—

expressing empathy and avoiding arguing, developing discrepancy, rolling with resistance, and supporting 

self-efficacy (client’s belief s/he can successfully make a change) – 

http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/motivational-interviewing

Naloxone – is an FDA approved medication to prevent overdose by opioids – 

https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment/naloxone

National Council for Behavioral Health – is a 501(c)(3) association that unifies the voice of America’s 

mental health and addictions treatment organizations, representing more than 2,800 member 

organizations, serving 10 million adults, children and families living with mental illnesses and addictions. 

The National Council is committed to all Americans having access to comprehensive, high-quality care that 

affords every opportunity for recovery – https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/

Opioids – Opioid pain medications reduce the pain associated with many conditions, including cancer, 

arthritis and other degenerative conditions. They are also used to alleviate short-term pain related to 

injuries, surgery, or dental work – https://www.samhsa.gov/prescription-drug-misuse-abuse/types 

Opioid Use Disorder – strong desire for opioids, inability to control or reduce use, continued use despite 

interference with major obligations or social functioning, use of larger amounts over time, development of 

tolerance, spending a great deal of time to obtain and use opioids, and withdrawal symptoms that occur 

after stopping or reducing use, such as negative mood, nausea or vomiting, muscle aches, diarrhea, fever, 

and insomnia – https://www.samhsa.gov/disorders/substance-use

Provider’s Clinical Support System – Medication Assisted Treatment (PCSS– MAT) – is a program 

offered through SAMHSA to provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) training and educational 

resources to health professionals on evidence-based practices for preventing, identifying, and treating 

opioid use disorders, online continuing medical educational/clinical educational (CME/CE) courses, no cost 

clinical coaching/mentoring support for all health professionals in primary care and wavier trainings – 

https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/training-resources/support-organizations 
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Recovery Supports – help people enter into and navigate systems of care, remove barriers to recovery, 

stay engaged in the recovery process, and live full lives in communities of their choice. Recovery support 

services include culturally and linguistically appropriate services that assist individuals and families working 

toward recovery from mental and/or substance use disorders. They are provided through treatment, 

services, and community-based programs by behavioral health care providers, peer providers, family 

members, friends and social networks, the faith community, and people with lived experience in recovery –

https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery 

Relapse or Return to Use – is the return to drug use after an attempt to stop –

https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/treatment

SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit – the toolkit offers strategies to health care providers, 

communities, and local governments for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related 

overdoses and deaths. Access reports for community members, prescribers, patients and families, and 

those recovering from opioid overdose – https://store.samhsa.gov/product/SAMHSA-Opioid-OverdosePrevention-Toolkit/SMA16-4742

Screening and Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) – is an approach to the delivery of early 

intervention and treatment to people with substance use disorders and those at risk of developing these 

disorders – https://www.samhsa.gov/sbirt

Shared Decision – Making Tools – help people in treatment and recovery work together with their 

providers to make the best plan for their needs and situation – https://www.samhsa.gov/brss-tacs/shareddecision-making

Suboxone – an FDA approved buprenorphine product containing both buprenorphine and naloxone, used

in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help people reduce or quit their use of heroin or other opiates, 

such as pain relievers like morphine - https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assistedtreatment/treatment/buprenorphine

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – is the agency within the 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral 

health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on 

America's communities – https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are 

Substance Use Disorders – occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically and 

functionally significant impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major 

responsibilities at work, school, or home – https://www.samhsa.gov/disorders/substance-use

Treatment for Substance Use Disorders – Individual paths to recovery differ, and packages of treatments 

and supportive services for substance use disorders should be tailored to fit individual needs. Many 

effective kinds of treatments and services are available to help people with substance use disorders to 

achieve recovery – https://www.samhsa.gov/treatment/substance-use-disorders