Behavioral Health and Addiction
This page provides information and programs for harm reduction, treatment and recovery from opioid and substance use disorder. Explore evidence-based treatment options, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and harm reduction strategies, all designed to support clinicians providing clinical care to individuals in their recovery journey.
Definitions:
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD): This is the formal, medically recognized term used in diagnostic criteria to describe a pattern of opioid use that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress. It's considered more precise and less stigmatizing than "addiction" and aligns with best practices in addiction medicine.
Opioid Addiction: While commonly used in everyday language, the term "addiction" can carry negative stigma and is less precise in a medical context. It may also imply a focus on compulsive behavior rather than the broader range of issues involved in substance use disorders.
Opioid Misuse: This refers to the non-medical use of opioids, including taking them in ways or amounts not prescribed, but it does not fully encompass the chronic, complex nature of the disorder. It's typically used to describe a behavior rather than a clinical diagnosis.
Definitions:
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD): This is the formal, medically recognized term used in diagnostic criteria to describe a pattern of opioid use that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress. It's considered more precise and less stigmatizing than "addiction" and aligns with best practices in addiction medicine.
Opioid Addiction: While commonly used in everyday language, the term "addiction" can carry negative stigma and is less precise in a medical context. It may also imply a focus on compulsive behavior rather than the broader range of issues involved in substance use disorders.
Opioid Misuse: This refers to the non-medical use of opioids, including taking them in ways or amounts not prescribed, but it does not fully encompass the chronic, complex nature of the disorder. It's typically used to describe a behavior rather than a clinical diagnosis.
ED Overdose Response Protocol
The Overdose Response Protocol (ORP) is a novel approach designed for individuals who arrive at the Emergency Department (ED) with an overdose or are identified as having opioid use disorder (OUD). The goal is to connect these individuals to life-saving, evidence-based treatments, including peer support, naloxone (Narcan) overdose prevention kits and access to medications like buprenorphine for treating OUD. This protocol is quickly becoming a standard practice at hospital systems across the state.
For more information, please contact Jill Lindwall.
For more information, please contact Jill Lindwall.
03/27/2024
External Link
Buprenorphine from the Emergency Department: Basics and Beyond Recorded Webinar
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Self-Paced Learning
This self-paced online training program, developed by Dr. Bobby Redwood, ED Physician and WHA Advisor, is designed for pharmacists, physicians and other advanced health care professionals involved in or interested in managing patient care related to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). The program is also suitable for other members of the care team seeking to learn more about MOUD.
Comprising seven modules, the program offers a total of 4 hours of education, fulfilling half of the DEA's 8-hour education requirement under the MATE Act.
Comprising seven modules, the program offers a total of 4 hours of education, fulfilling half of the DEA's 8-hour education requirement under the MATE Act.
Rural Health & Substance Use Support (RHESUS)
The Rural Health and Substance Use Clinical Support (RHeSUS) Program offers QI support, training and educational programming. The training fulfills the requirements set by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It is jointly accredited for continuing education.
Superior Health Quality Alliance Shine a Light on Stigma Campaign
Superior Health Quality Alliance is a collaborative network of eight members, including WHA, focused on improving health care quality across the region. This page offers valuable resources and information developed by Superior Health to address and eliminate the stigma surrounding substance use disorder (SUD). People with SUD have a medical condition that requires proper care, yet stigmatizing language often prevents individuals from seeking the help they need. Discover how reducing stigma can enhance access to treatment and support for individuals with SUD, ultimately improving their journey to recovery.
