February 2025 | ATTCnetwork.org

Transforming Lives: SAMHSA's First-Ever Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

Graphic promoting Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month with a hill and sprouting leaves.

By The ATTC Network Coordinating Office

January 2025 marked the inaugural Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month, an initiative by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote treatment for substance use disorders. The month was divided into four themed weeks, each focusing on different aspects of SUD treatment and recovery. Here’s a recap of the events and activities that took place during this groundbreaking month.

Week 1: Starting Fresh

Aligned with New Year’s resolutions and initiatives like Dry January, this week focused on encouraging individuals to turn over a new leaf by stopping unhealthy habits and adopting healthier ones. SAMHSA hosted a webinar on January 8th, "Substance Use Disorder 101," which provided an overview of SUD, its impact, and the importance of seeking treatment.

The ATTC Network is funded by SAMHSA and the author’s opinions do not necessarily represent the opinions of SAMHSA or the ATTC. We respectfully offer this article to encourage healthy discussion to advance our field.

SAMHSA Resources Spotlight

Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs (2024)

This manual provides guidelines for operating an opioid treatment program. It covers patient-centered care planning, assessment, admission, and monitoring; medication administration and use; medical and clinical provisions and practices; certification and accreditation; and the importance of practitioner judgment in providing care.

Released December 2024.

Cover for ''Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs'' by SAMHSA, Fall 2024.

Flyer titled ''Medications for Opioid Use Disorder'' from SAMHSA with information on treatment for justice-involved individuals.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: An Effective Treatment for Justice-Involved Persons Reentering the Community Brief Reference Document

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: An Effective Treatment for Justice-Involved Persons Reentering the Community Brief Reference Document explores how Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment for justice-involved individuals will help lower the overdose risk for people reentering the community. It discusses treatment barriers, strategies to address them, and key reentry services to promote the successful reintegration of people returning to the community from incarceration.

Released December 2024

Addiction Science Made Easy

Box of Suboxone sublingual film, 8 mg/2 mg.

Buprenorphine Associated with Reduced Cannabis Use Compared to XR-Naltrexone in Patients Receiving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Analysis revealed a significant effect of buprenorphine-naloxone on cannabis use during the trial, with patients on buprenorphine-naloxone having 39% lower odds of cannabis use compared to patients on XR-naltrexone. There was also a significant effect of time, with odds of cannabis use increasing by 6% on average with each additional week in the study.

Successful Contingency Management Implementation Strategy in Indiana Funded by State Opioid Response Grant

This study looks at a SOR-funded program to disseminate CM in Indiana -- how they developed their implementation plan and how well that implementation worked. Their experiences may provide helpful information for organizations or states/communities looking to also implement CM in their programs.

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Check Out the NIATx 101: Simple Steps for Creating High-Impact Change [Flipbook]

How a Prevention Coalition Used NIATx to Boost Parent Participation in Prevention Efforts

ISSUP International Society of Substance Use Professionals

The International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP) is a global, not-for-profit, non-government organization to support the development of a professional prevention and treatment network.

Visit the ISSUP Knowledge Share to get the latest international research news.

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