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Front Line Forces: Substance Use Disorder

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Stigma continues to be one of the strongest negative influences on how we see and treat people with addiction. This five-part series, each approximately four to nine minutes in length, describes addiction as a chronic medical condition, offers strategies for combatting stigma, describes resources for treatment and discusses prevention strategies. While the intended audience is nursing assistants and caregivers for patients and residents in nursing homes, the material is relevant to everyone.

Access resources for all Substance Use Disorder (SUD) modules.

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What is Substance Use Disorder?

Combatting Stigma

Finding Help

Prevention

Case Study

Resources

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What is Substance Use Disorder?
The Science of Drug Use and Addition: The Basics
National Institute on Drug Abuse
What Does it Mean When We Call Addiction a Brain Disorder?
National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA for Teens
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Words Matter: Preferred Language for Talking about Addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Addressing the Stigma that Surrounds Addiction
National Institute on Drug Abuse
#WorkInProgress | From Addiction to the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis (Recording)
LinkedIn
Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Struggling with Addiction? Tips on Finding Quality Treatment
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA Families Family Support Guide
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA Families Conversation Guide
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Take Back Day
Drug Enforcement Administration
Lock Your Meds
National Family Partnership
Naloxone Drug Facts
National Institute on Drug Abuse
State Naloxone Access Rules and Resources
SAFE Project

Shine a Light on Stigma

PEER Feedback Model

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