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NEW: Clinical substance use consultation and resources
The NCCC offers free and confidential clinician-to-clinician telephone consultation focusing on substance use evaluation and management for primary care clinicians through the Substance Use Warmline at (855) 300-3595. Consultation is available Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m ET, from addiction medicine-certified physicians, clinical pharmacists, and nurses with special expertise in pharmacotherapy options for opioid use. Voicemail is available 24-hours a day.
Please note: NCCC consultation services are for healthcare providers only. We cannot assist patients or family members of patients at this time. If you are a patient who needs assistance with HIV and substance use topics, please visit our Resources for Patients section for additional information.
In support of its consultation services, The NCCC maintains the following library of clinical guidelines and resources focusing on substance use evaluation and management for primary care clinicians.
Up-to-date guidelines for substance use management
Current guidelines for managing substance use in your patients. Guidelines on this page are revised as external guidelines are updated.
Substance Use Guidelines
- American Society of Addiction Medicine Practice Guidelines
Open Link | From ASAM
- SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
Open Link | From SAMHSA
- Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction
Open PDF | From SAMHSA (via NIH)
- CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
Open Link | From CDC
Clinical substance use management resources
We’ve compiled treatment protocols, recommendations, tools, literature, and links to aid you in providing the highest-quality substance use management services in your practice, including providing treatment, assessing and screening, finding additional provider education and technical assistance, understanding regulations and protocols, and identifying services in your region.
Substance Use Screening and Assessment
- U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations
Open Link | From U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF)
- ASAM Screening & Assessment Tools
Open Link | From American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
- Implementing Care for Alcohol & Other Drug Use in Medical Settings
Open PDF | From the National Council for Behavioral Health
Clinical Training and Technical Assistance
- Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network: Education and resources for addiction treatment and recovery providers
Open Link | From SAMHSA
- National Institute on Drug Abuse: Information and training for providers on drug use and treatment
Open Link | From NIDA
- SBIRT Training Program: Clinical training on Screening, Brief Interventions, and Referral to Treatment for substance use Problems
Open Link | From SAMHSA
- Providers’ Clinical Support System for Medication Assisted Treatment: Training and mentoring resources
Open Link | From PCSSMAT
- Providers’ Clinical Support System for Opioid Therapies: Training and mentoring resources
Open Link | From PCSS-O
- Opioid Response Network
Open Link
Harm Reduction Resources and Toolkits
We have gathered information on harm reduction, harm reduction resources for different health care settings, harm reduction site locator and patient resources to help you apply harm reduction practice in your care.