Cultural humility is a lifelong process of learning, self-evaluation, and seeking to better serve others. Following the principles of cultural humility can help prevention professionals better overcome biases and implement culturally responsive services that improve health and wellness. This product explains the importance of cultural humility and illustrates the steps to pursuing cultural humility. It […]
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA)
This guide was developed for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) program and other providers of technical assistance as a resource for individuals working to end the opioid crisis. These individuals include community coalition members, professional treatment providers, recovery support specialists, people with lived experience, policymakers, recovery program […]
Best Practices ~ Reentry
Best Practices for Successful Reentry From Criminal Justice Settings for People Living With Mental Health Conditions and/or Substance Use Disorders This guide examines the types of interventions that support successful reentry for adults with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders who are leaving jail/prison.
Central East ATTC Event
Introduction to the National Enhanced CLAS Standards: Understanding Disparities and Building Health Equity (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) Part 4 Contingency Management and Stimulant Use Webinar Series Session 4: Roundtable and Case Example Exploration Contingency Management and Stimulant Use Webinar Series Session 1: Foundations Fostering Family Acceptance with Parents and Caregivers of LGBTQ Youth […]
CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2011-2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011–2021 provides the most recent surveillance data, as well as 10-year trends, on health behaviors and experiences among high school students in the United States (U.S.) related to adolescent health and well-being. These include sexual behaviors, substance use, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, experiences […]
Genetic links to SUDs
NIH NIDA Press Release New NIH study reveals shared genetic markers underlying substance use disorders Breakthrough findings could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for multiple substance use disorders March 22, 2023 ©iStock/Ideabug By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless […]
SAMHSA’s N-SUMHSS
From SAMHSA National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), 2021: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities The N‑SUMHSS is a voluntary annual survey of all active substance use and mental health facilities in the United States, its territories, and D.C. The annual report presents findings on the general profile of […]
Census of Opioid Treatment Programs
From the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) Technical Brief: Census of Opioid Treatment Programs The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) in partnership with the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), developed a census survey of all patients enrolled in treatment as of January […]
Hall of Fame
Realistic Treatment
From Health Affairs, Nora D. Volkow Making Addiction Treatment More Realistic And Pragmatic: The Perfect Should Not Be The Enemy Of The Good Last year saw drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpass an unthinkable milestone: 100,000 deaths in a year. This is the highest number of drug overdoses in our country’s history, and the […]