Resources for Medical and Health Professionals​
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Screening Tools and Resources
Explore screening tools and resources for substance use disorders:
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CRAFFT Assessment
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Physician Clinical Support System - Primary Care
Educational resources to address substance abuse in primary care settings:
Addiction Performance Project (NIDAMED CME Program)
A Continuing Medical Education program focusing on addiction:
SAMHSA Practitioner Training
Tools, training, and technical assistance for mental health and substance use disorders:
Learn more about patient care
Resources for Your Practice
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition)
Access the comprehensive guide on drug addiction treatment:
NIDA Commonly Used Drugs Charts
View charts detailing commonly used drugs and their effects:
LGBTQIA+ Health Education Resources
Explore learning modules and resources for LGBTQIA+ health education:
Best Practices in Gender-affirming Care
Addiction Medicine Education
ASAM e-Learning
Access over 300 hours of accredited education provided by ASAM, educating over 100,000 healthcare providers worldwide:
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Overcoming Stigma: Words Matter When Talking About Addiction
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Stigma Resources – Resources, including guidance and research, to help you learn more about stigma, addiction, and health disparities, and the importance of addressing them in the health care setting
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To foster a healing environment, medical respite programs should integrate trauma-informed care into their practices. Implementing a trauma-informed approach is guided by the four Key Assumptions developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).