Resources for Providers

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)– National leaders in research across a range of disciplines, NIDA uses their information to spread up to date news regarding drug abuse and addiction by quickly and effectively sharing their results. This keeps policies regarding drug abuse, treatment, and addiction prevention current.
  • Heroin Research Report
  • Health Effects Chart of Heroin
• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)–ASAM improves treatment for those suffering from addiction by improving physician education.
  • Opioid Addiction 2016 Facts & Figures
  • Treating Opioid Addiction as a Chronic Disease
• Addiction Treatment Forum – Substance abuse news for opioid treatment programs
• American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD)– AATOD is one of the most highly regarded advocates and resources for MAT for opioid addiction since it was founded in 1984. They continually approach challenges necessary for improvements with awareness, patient care, updated medical staff and clinical information, and the manufacture and regulations of treatment.