Buprenorphine myths vs. facts
Did you know — buprenorphine is effective even without counseling? See what the research says about common myths about buprenorphine.
Talking to patients about MOUD
It's not just what you say, but how you say it. Learn how to build trust with patients and increase your impact.
Starting buprenorphine treatment
A quick guide to buprenorphine — how it works, when to start treatment, and how to avoid precipitated withdrawal.
We're in this together. Additional support for health care providers
Shared decision-making resources
Additional tools to help you and your patients make informed decisions about treating OUD.
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Shared decision-making guide
A step-by-step guide to support health care providers and emergency first responders in having effective, compassionate conversations with individuals who may benefit from MOUD.
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Conversation guide
A guide that contains example language that can help facilitate rapport, trust-building, and engagement in shared decision-making.
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Choosing a treatment plan in acute care settings
Sample patient scenarios for acute care settings that include suggested clinical protocols.
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EMS-administered buprenorphine
Information to support medical program directors (MPD) and emergency medical services (EMS) providers who are developing or participating in an MPD-approved buprenorphine administration program in Washington state.
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Provider and first responder toolkit
Ready-to-use materials and resources to help health care providers and first responders.
Provider testimonials
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MOUD can prevent relapse and overdose death, and abstinence-only treatment can't do that at nearly the same extent.
Amy Burns, MD
Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Specialist
Spokane, WA
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[MOUD] gives us a tool in our toolbox that is meaningful, that is evidence-based, that actually demonstrates over and over again that there are positive clinical outcomes.
Heidi Bray, DNP, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner and Hospitalist
Olympia, WA
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We need to bring down those barriers to treatment. And that means making MOUD as ubiquitous and as widely available as we possibly can.
Gillian Zuckerman, MD, PhD
Medical Director, Addictions
Yakima, WA
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When we introduce MOUD, we alleviate withdrawal symptoms, and that allows us to connect with that patient.
Keith Sharp
Captain, South Snohomish County Fire
Everett, WA
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CA Bridge Program
Bridge program advancing clinical addiction care.
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Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology and Research | Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute
Knowledge center for research, data, and ideas to improve the lives of people impacted by substance use.
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Drug User Health Resource Hub | Washington State Department of Health
Educational materials for health care providers, local health jurisdictions, and health educators.
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For Our Lives
Information and education for tribal communities about opioid misuse prevention, overdose response, and treatment.
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Friends for Life
Information about what illegal fentanyl is and how it’s affecting Washington state, how to help teens avoid opioids like fentanyl, how to spot and respond to an opioid overdose, and how to get and use naloxone (Narcan).
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Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance | Boston Medical Center
Free services for health and social service providers for treatment of SUD.
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HEALWA
Free access to literature databases, Ebooks and Ejournals, and CME for licensed health care professionals in Washington State.
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Learn About Treatment
Community resource for people with SUD, their friends and family, and health care providers to learn more about treatment.
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Online Learning Center | National Harm Reduction Coalition
Access to harm reduction strategies and tools.
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Opioid Response Network
Free education and training to address opioid, stimulant and all substance abuse disorders.
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Oregon ECHO Network
Access to specialist expertise, clinician expert mentoring, and peer-to-peer learning.
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Program in Addiction Medicine | Yale School of Medicine
Free educational resources created by or affiliated with the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine.
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Perinatal Psychiatry Consultation Line | UW School of Medicine
Access to perinatal mental health consultation, recommendations and referrals for Washington providers.
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Providers Clinical Support System | Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (PCSS-MOUD)
Free resources and training for primary care providers who treat OUD.
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Psychiatry Consultation Line | UW School of Medicine
Access to psychiatric consultation for Washington providers.
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Syringe Service Programs | Washington State Department of Health
Locate SSPs in your area.
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The Washington Recovery Help Line
24-hour help line for Washington State residents experiencing SUD, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge.
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Washington Poison Center
Immediate consultation for drug toxicities and resources on overdose prevention.
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YesWeCan
Peer support listserv for those providing care to individuals with SUD, moderated by the Washington Society of Addiction Medicine. Questions and discussion topics can be emailed to yeswecannw@gmail.com.
