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=Introductory Paragraph=
Return to [[Opioid_Top-Level_Strategy_Map|Opioid Top-Level Strategy Map]]
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= Background =


Policymakers and insurers have been pushing people addicted to opioids into abstinence-based detox programs, but a new study concludes that methadone and similar drug-maintenance treatments save lives and money. If the nearly 47,000 Californians who began treatment for opioid-use disorder in 2014 had received immediate access to methadone or another opioid-agonist treatment – instead of first being forced to completely withdraw from opioids – the healthcare and criminal-justice systems would have saved $3.8 billion, researchers estimate.<sup class="reference">[1]</sup> Moreover, 1,262 lives would have been spared. “If you offer opioid-agonist treatment from the outset, people live longer, and they incur lower costs on society,” said senior author Bohdan Nosyk, a health economist and professor at Simon Fraser University.<sup class="reference">[2]</sup>
Early intervention may be considered the bridge between prevention and treatment services. The goals of early intervention are to reduce the harms associated with substance use, to reduce risk behaviors before they lead to injury, to improve health and social function, and to prevent progression to a disorder. Early intervention consists of providing information about substance use risks, normal or safe levels of use, and strategies to quit or cut down on use. For individuals with more serious substance misuse, intervention can serve as a mechanism to engage them into treatment. <ref>"Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids" at https://addiction.surgeongeneral.gov/sites/default/files/OC_SpotlightOnOpioids.pdf</ref>
 
 


== OAT - Opioid Agonist Treatment ==
Early intervention can occur when a person is not seeking treatment for a substance use disorder. For example, intervention services can be provided when an individual presents for another condition within a medical or social services context. Community intervention can involve multi-sector partnerships and community leaders and members. Intervention services may be initiated in community settings such as clinics, schools, jails, workplaces, emergency rooms, social services, senior citizen centers, or campuses. <ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6440941/</ref>


*International addiction experts consider initial opioid-agonist treatment, or OAT, ''with no duration restrictions'', the evidence-based standard of care for opioid-use disorder, the authors write online November 20 in Annals of Internal Medicine.
=Key Information=
*But in California, where more people have been diagnosed with opioid disorder than in any other U.S. state, ''publicly funded treatment programs require patients to “fail” - twice - at a three-week course of medically supervised withdrawal before they become eligible for OAT''. Policymakers likely maintained this medically managed withdrawal requirement under the false belief it was saving money. The study demonstrates, however, that the policy creates significantly greater long term costs for criminal justice and healthcare systems.
**The study concludes OAT would have saved as much as $850 million over five years, not including savings to the criminal-justice system, and more than $2 billion, including the cost of arrests and prosecutions. Over 10 years, the total savings would rise to $2.87 billion.<sup class="reference">[3]</sup>
**“If we want to see overdose deaths come down, we need to make sure people who have opioid addiction are able to access effective treatment more easily than they can access heroin, fentanyl or pain pills."
**"We need a model whereby patients can get immediate access to opioid-agonist treatment, a lifesaving intervention, without obstacles."
**“Among experts in the field of addiction, we already know that detox doesn’t work, that they’re going to relapse and when they relapse, they’re going to be at great risk for an overdose, that they’ll be at great risk for hepatitis,” Kolodny said. “Opioid addiction is a life-threatening illness.” 


<br/> Access the study here: [http://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/2664093/cost-effectiveness-publicly-funded-treatment-opioid-use-disorder-california [1]]<br/> &nbsp;
'''At-Risk Populations Who Should Receive Early Intervention'''


== Public Health Imperative ==
Early intervention differs from prevention efforts. Prevention targets the general population with a universal need to understand the risks of substance use disorder. Early intervention strategies focus on those who have just started experimenting or using substances. Likewise, certain individuals, age groups, or families have more risk factors. While the entire community can benefit from early intervention resources, there are populations which have been identified at a higher risk for substance use.


*In terms of public health, research has shown the mortality rate for long-term opioid users is 6-20 times higher than the rate among non-users.<sup class="reference">[4]</sup>  
* Adolescents or adults at risk or who show signs of substance use or are experimenting with substances. 
*Relapse rates amongst opioid users are high (less than 30% report stable abstinence after 10-30 years of observation).<sup class="reference">[5]</sup>  
* Individuals who have suffered childhood trauma. <ref>https://www.acesconnection.com/</ref>  
*Developing and implementing practices to help new users and long-term users quit and stay clean will be an important step to reduce the number of deaths and prevent further monetary losses due to workplace and healthcare costs.  
* Binge drinkers: In 2018, about 67.1 million Americans aged 12 or older were binge drinking in the past month, and about 1.2 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 reported binge drinking in the previous month. <ref>https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/cbhsq-reports/NSDUHNationalFindingsReport2018/NSDUHNationalFindingsReport2018.pdf</ref>  
* People who use substances while driving.
* Expectant mothers who use substances while pregnant.
* Senior citizens. 
* Ethnic minorities who may not be receiving culturally relevant care.
* Individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.
* Homeless population.  


<br/> The 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health<sup class="reference">[6]</sup> demonstrated that opioid misuse is more widespread than realized:
'''Components of Early Intervention'''


*Approximately 1.9 million Americans met criteria for prescription painkillers use disorder based on their use of prescription painkillers in the past year.  
* Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment, or SBIRT. <ref>https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Expand_SBIRT_Program</ref> 
*1.4 million people used prescription painkillers non-medically for the first time in the past year.
* Screen for risk factors for substance use such as childhood trauma and ACEs. </span><ref>https://www.acesconnection.com/</ref>
*The average age for first-time prescription painkiller misuse was 21.2 years old.  
* Reduce Stigma in Community. <ref>https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Reduce_Stigma</ref>
* Pre-Arrest Diversion Programs. <ref>https://ptaccollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/SAFE-Pre-Arrest-Guide_Final-.pdf</ref>
* “Reachable Moments,” such as providing patient education when prescribing opioids for chronic pain. <ref>https://news.ohsu.edu/2018/04/25/hospital-staff-experience-sea-change-in-addressing-substance-use-disorder</ref>
* Utilize Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) which are state-controlled electronic databases to track controlled substance prescriptions within a state. PDMPs also provide prescribing and patient behavior information to prescribers and other authorities who are granted access to the information.


(as cited by the [http://(As%20cited%20by%20the%20 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]).
=Relevant Research=


= Signs and Symptoms =
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Quitting opioids begins with recognition of signs and symptoms of misuse.
=Impactful Federal, State, and Local Policies=
  For those taking prescription painkiller medications, these may be signs you are becoming dependent on the drug<sup class="reference">[7]</sup>&nbsp;:
 


*Feeling that you have to use the drug regularly — this can be daily or even several times a day
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*Having intense urges for the drug
*Over time, needing more of the drug to get the same effect
*Making certain that you maintain a supply of the drug
*Spending money on the drug, even though you can't afford it
*Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities, or cutting back on social or recreational activities because of drug use
*Doing things to get the drug that you normally wouldn't do, such as stealing
*Driving or doing other risky activities when you're under the influence of the drug
*Focusing more and more time and energy on getting and using the drug
*Failing in your attempts to stop using the drug
*Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop taking the drug


<br/> For family members, these may be signs a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder<sup class="reference">[8]</sup>&nbsp;:
= Available Tools and Resources =


*Problems at school or work — frequently missing school or work, a sudden disinterest in school activities or work, or a drop in grades or work performance
'''SAFE Project''':
*Physical health issues — lack of energy and motivation
*'''SAFE Campuses''' provides developmental assistance to support the needs of students in recovery and collegiate recovery communities. The program offers program-specific sessions tailored to various professional degree programs.<ref>https://www.safeproject.us/campuses/</ref>
*Neglected appearance — lack of interest in clothing, grooming or looks
*'''SAFE Choices''' is a program within SAFE Project that focuses on fostering resiliency in youth development through collaborative and diversified approaches that reduce risk of substance addiction and mental health challenges while empowering SAFE Choices in all stages of youth development.<ref>https://www.safeproject.us/safe-choices/</ref>
*Changes in behavior — exaggerated efforts to bar family members from entering his or her room or being secretive about where he or she goes with friends; or drastic changes in behavior and in relationships with family and friends
*'''SAFE Workplaces''' provides employers and employees, alike, with the tools and resources necessary to address issues of behavioral health and achieve emotional wellbeing in the workplace.<ref>https://www.safeproject.us/workplaces/</ref>
*Spending money — sudden requests for money without a reasonable explanation; or your discovery that money is missing or has been stolen or that items have disappeared from your home, indicating maybe they're being sold to support drug use  
*'''SAFE Veterans''' provides services to connect veterans, active-duty service members, and their families — all military-connected individuals — to the resources they need to address mental health challenges and substance use disorders. <ref>https://www.safeproject.us/veterans/</ref>
*See the wiki titled "Expand School-Based Prevention Programs" for more detailed information on how the school setting for children/adolescents can be used as protective factor from the adverse effects of substance use, misuse, and abuse. <ref>https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Expand_School-Based_Prevention_Programs</ref>
*See the wiki titled "Expand SBIRT Program" for more detailed information on the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) tool used as an prevention/early intervention method at screening for substance misuse in the general population.<ref>https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Expand_SBIRT_Program</ref>
*See the wiki titled "Reduce Stigma" for more detailed information on what stigma is and resources to overcome stigma as it relates to substance use disorders.<ref>https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Reduce_Stigma</ref>


= Intervention =
'''The Network for Public Health Law "Policies in Schools to Reduce Overdose and Other Drug-related Harm"''' Webinar explores substance abuse policy issues in schools.<ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/resources/policies-in-schools-to-reduce-overdose-and-other-drug-related-harm/</ref>


*Intervention can be an effective means for getting someone to accept treatment. <sup class="reference">[9]</sup>
'''Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids.''' The following is taken from the section titled ''Importance of Prevention, Screening, Early Intervention, and Treatment:'' “Currently, few primary care providers screen for or treat substance use disorders. Additionally, it is common for people who misuse opioids to misuse other substances or to have multiple substance use disorders, childhood trauma, or co-occurring physical and mental disorders. This highlights the need for full clinical assessment and comprehensive treatment services that are matched to an individual’s needs.” <ref>https://addiction.surgeongeneral.gov/sites/default/files/OC_SpotlightOnOpioids.pdf</ref>
*Interventions are most successful when conducted with the help of addiction experts and when users are coming down from a high. <sup class="reference">[10]</sup>
*During an intervention, close friends and family members tell their loved one how their drug use has affected them personally, and the person is presented with the opportunity to seek treatment. <sup class="reference">[11]</sup>  


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'''HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation''' published a report titled "Best Practices and Barriers to Engaging People with Substance Use Disorders in Treatment." It includes information on screening and early intervention. <ref>https://www.aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_legacy_files//187391/BestSUD.pdf?_ga=2.175262753.2025544468.1693431443-868347927.1691445109</ref>


= Case Studies =
'''Community Catalyst: Expanding Substance Use Prevention and Early Intervention in Schools''' <ref>https://communitycatalyst.org/resource/training-resources-for-the-implementation-of-sbirt-with-young-people/</ref> This online toolkit provides information and resources to mobilize communities to expand school-based services for substance use prevention and early intervention. It describes a set of tools for early intervention and strategies to implement and fund early intervention in schools and clinics.


== Project Engage - Delaware ==
'SAMHSA''' provides a chart for screening and assessment tools for substance use disorders. <ref>https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/dbhis/screening-assessment-tools-chart</ref>


Project Engage is an early intervention and referral to substance use disorder treatment program designed to help hospital patients who may be struggling with alcohol or drug use. Project Engage collaborates with hospital staff to identify and connect patients with community-based substance use disorder treatment programs and other resources. Project Engage has also formed a partnership with the construction industry to offer recovery support to employees from participating construction companies.
= Promising Practices =
 
  As part of the initiative, its founder, Dr. Terry Horton, worked to make questions about opioid use standard protocol for patients admitted to the ER. The goal is to identify patients going through withdrawal very quickly in order to treat it rapidly and break the vicious cycle they're in by immediately administering drugs like Suboxone. Health care workers also pair patients with addiction counselors and get them enrolled in community-based drug treatment program before they've even left the hospital. And so far, Christiana Care has been able to steer two-thirds of patients with opioid addiction into drug treatment.<sup class="reference">[12]</sup>
 
  Project Engage integrates peers in recovery, who are called Engagement Specialists, into the clinical setting in the hospital to meet with patients at their bedside about their alcohol and/or drug use. The Engagement Specialists learn about the patient’s goals and coordinate treatment options that support the patient’s needs. The Engagement Specialists use motivational interviewing to empower each patient in the decision-making process, assisting them to take that critical first step to seek help for their substance use. Project Engage Social Workers are experts in community resources, in obtaining access to facilities in the area and in assisting the team to overcome barriers so patients can receive care and transition into treatment.
 
  Simply put, Project Engage goes beyond just screening people. It treats opioid addiction as a disease, with medicine and in-house specialists, which is not common in screening programs, nor the American health system in general. The programs founders agree: the best way to curb opioid addiction is to connect patients directly with treatment, instead of leaving it up to patients to follow up on referrals, which is typically how it's done.<sup class="reference">[13]</sup>
 
  In addition to working with the patient and the hospital clinical team, Project Engage also works with treatment providers and insurers to develop a discharge plan to achieve the best possible outcome for each patient. After leaving the hospital and engaging in treatment, patients may have the opportunity to continue to work with an Engagement Specialist to help them stay engaged in their treatment.
 
  Learn more about Project Engage here: [https://christianacare.org/services/behavioralhealth/project-engage/ [2]]
 
 


= Preventing Relapse =
'''OhioSTART (Sobriety, Treatment, and Reducing Trauma) <ref>https://ohiostart.org/</ref>


&nbsp;
The state of Ohio developed OhioSTART to help families dealing with substance use disorder avoid disruptive and costly out-of-home placements and to help keep families together. The goal is to reunify and stabilize families with parents who have lost custody of their children to foster care or another government-approved living arrangement. The intervention program provides specialized victim services, such as intensive trauma counseling, to children who have suffered victimization with substance use of a parent being the primary risk factor. Additionally, the program assists parents of those children with mentors who have firsthand experience with substance use disorder.


= Tools + Resources =
'''Project Engage - Delaware''' <ref>https://christianacare.org/services/behavioralhealth/project-engage/</ref>


[[TR_-_Enable_People_Who_Start_Misusing_Opioids_to_Quickly_Quit|TR - Enable People Who Start Misusing Opioids to Quickly Quit ]]<br/> <br/> <span style="font-family: Georgia,Times,serif; font-size: 1.4em">'''Scorecard Building'''</span><br/> [[PO_-_Enable_People_Who_Start_Using_Opioids_to_Quickly_Quit|Potential Objective Details]]<br/> [[PM_-_Enable_People_Who_Start_Misusing_Opioids_to_Quickly_Quit|Potential Measures and Data Sources]]<br/> [[PA_-_Enable_People_Who_Start_Misusing_Opioids_to_Quickly_Quit|Potential Actions and Partners]]<br/> &nbsp;
ChristianaCare is a Delaware-based health system, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. Project Engage was designed to help hospital patients who may be struggling with alcohol or drug use. It provides early intervention and referrals to substance use disorder treatment. Project Engage integrates peers in recovery, who are called engagement specialists, into the clinical setting in the hospital to meet with patients at their bedside about their alcohol or drug use. Project Engage collaborates with hospital staff to identify and connect patients with community-based substance use disorder treatment programs and other resources. Project Engage has also formed a partnership with the construction industry to offer recovery support to employees from participating construction companies.


= More to Investigate =
'''Project IMPACT''' <ref>https://news.ohsu.edu/2018/04/25/hospital-staff-experience-sea-change-in-addressing-substance-use-disorder
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Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and its partners conducted a needs assessment to map patient and system needs to critical intervention components and develop a business case. Using their findings, the group identified issues address in addiction treatment and intervention:


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* Lack of usual pathways to treatment: OHSU Hospital lacked established referral pathways to outpatient addiction care, and wait times were often long.
 
Their findings resulted in an innovative intervention program: Project IMPACT, or the Improving Addiction Care Team. IMPACT includes two complementary components: First, an inpatient consult service gives patients a safe place to share their stories, improve patient engagement and trust, and to expand inpatient treatment options. Second, partnerships were forged with community providers to create rapid access pathways to treatment and a smooth transition to MAT.


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Introductory Paragraph

Early intervention may be considered the bridge between prevention and treatment services. The goals of early intervention are to reduce the harms associated with substance use, to reduce risk behaviors before they lead to injury, to improve health and social function, and to prevent progression to a disorder. Early intervention consists of providing information about substance use risks, normal or safe levels of use, and strategies to quit or cut down on use. For individuals with more serious substance misuse, intervention can serve as a mechanism to engage them into treatment. [1]

Early intervention can occur when a person is not seeking treatment for a substance use disorder. For example, intervention services can be provided when an individual presents for another condition within a medical or social services context. Community intervention can involve multi-sector partnerships and community leaders and members. Intervention services may be initiated in community settings such as clinics, schools, jails, workplaces, emergency rooms, social services, senior citizen centers, or campuses. [2]

Key Information

At-Risk Populations Who Should Receive Early Intervention

Early intervention differs from prevention efforts. Prevention targets the general population with a universal need to understand the risks of substance use disorder. Early intervention strategies focus on those who have just started experimenting or using substances. Likewise, certain individuals, age groups, or families have more risk factors. While the entire community can benefit from early intervention resources, there are populations which have been identified at a higher risk for substance use.

  • Adolescents or adults at risk or who show signs of substance use or are experimenting with substances.
  • Individuals who have suffered childhood trauma. [3]
  • Binge drinkers: In 2018, about 67.1 million Americans aged 12 or older were binge drinking in the past month, and about 1.2 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 reported binge drinking in the previous month. [4]
  • People who use substances while driving.
  • Expectant mothers who use substances while pregnant.
  • Senior citizens.
  • Ethnic minorities who may not be receiving culturally relevant care.
  • Individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.
  • Homeless population.

Components of Early Intervention

  • Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment, or SBIRT. [5]
  • Screen for risk factors for substance use such as childhood trauma and ACEs. [6]
  • Reduce Stigma in Community. [7]
  • Pre-Arrest Diversion Programs. [8]
  • “Reachable Moments,” such as providing patient education when prescribing opioids for chronic pain. [9]
  • Utilize Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) which are state-controlled electronic databases to track controlled substance prescriptions within a state. PDMPs also provide prescribing and patient behavior information to prescribers and other authorities who are granted access to the information.

Relevant Research

SAFE Solutions is an ever-growing platform. Currently, limited information is readily available for this section. SAFE Project is dedicated to providing communities with the most relevant and innovative materials. We will continue to regularly monitor and make updates accordingly with community input and subject matter expert collaboration. Please check back soon.

Impactful Federal, State, and Local Policies

SAFE Solutions is an ever-growing platform. Currently, limited information is readily available for this section. SAFE Project is dedicated to providing communities with the most relevant and innovative materials. We will continue to regularly monitor and make updates accordingly with community input and subject matter expert collaboration. Please check back soon.

Available Tools and Resources

SAFE Project:

  • SAFE Campuses provides developmental assistance to support the needs of students in recovery and collegiate recovery communities. The program offers program-specific sessions tailored to various professional degree programs.[10]
  • SAFE Choices is a program within SAFE Project that focuses on fostering resiliency in youth development through collaborative and diversified approaches that reduce risk of substance addiction and mental health challenges while empowering SAFE Choices in all stages of youth development.[11]
  • SAFE Workplaces provides employers and employees, alike, with the tools and resources necessary to address issues of behavioral health and achieve emotional wellbeing in the workplace.[12]
  • SAFE Veterans provides services to connect veterans, active-duty service members, and their families — all military-connected individuals — to the resources they need to address mental health challenges and substance use disorders. [13]
  • See the wiki titled "Expand School-Based Prevention Programs" for more detailed information on how the school setting for children/adolescents can be used as protective factor from the adverse effects of substance use, misuse, and abuse. [14]
  • See the wiki titled "Expand SBIRT Program" for more detailed information on the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) tool used as an prevention/early intervention method at screening for substance misuse in the general population.[15]
  • See the wiki titled "Reduce Stigma" for more detailed information on what stigma is and resources to overcome stigma as it relates to substance use disorders.[16]

The Network for Public Health Law "Policies in Schools to Reduce Overdose and Other Drug-related Harm" Webinar explores substance abuse policy issues in schools.[17]

Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids. The following is taken from the section titled Importance of Prevention, Screening, Early Intervention, and Treatment: “Currently, few primary care providers screen for or treat substance use disorders. Additionally, it is common for people who misuse opioids to misuse other substances or to have multiple substance use disorders, childhood trauma, or co-occurring physical and mental disorders. This highlights the need for full clinical assessment and comprehensive treatment services that are matched to an individual’s needs.” [18]

HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation published a report titled "Best Practices and Barriers to Engaging People with Substance Use Disorders in Treatment." It includes information on screening and early intervention. [19]

Community Catalyst: Expanding Substance Use Prevention and Early Intervention in Schools [20] This online toolkit provides information and resources to mobilize communities to expand school-based services for substance use prevention and early intervention. It describes a set of tools for early intervention and strategies to implement and fund early intervention in schools and clinics.

'SAMHSA provides a chart for screening and assessment tools for substance use disorders. [21]

Promising Practices

OhioSTART (Sobriety, Treatment, and Reducing Trauma) [22]

The state of Ohio developed OhioSTART to help families dealing with substance use disorder avoid disruptive and costly out-of-home placements and to help keep families together. The goal is to reunify and stabilize families with parents who have lost custody of their children to foster care or another government-approved living arrangement. The intervention program provides specialized victim services, such as intensive trauma counseling, to children who have suffered victimization with substance use of a parent being the primary risk factor. Additionally, the program assists parents of those children with mentors who have firsthand experience with substance use disorder.

Project Engage - Delaware [23]

ChristianaCare is a Delaware-based health system, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. Project Engage was designed to help hospital patients who may be struggling with alcohol or drug use. It provides early intervention and referrals to substance use disorder treatment. Project Engage integrates peers in recovery, who are called engagement specialists, into the clinical setting in the hospital to meet with patients at their bedside about their alcohol or drug use. Project Engage collaborates with hospital staff to identify and connect patients with community-based substance use disorder treatment programs and other resources. Project Engage has also formed a partnership with the construction industry to offer recovery support to employees from participating construction companies.

Project IMPACT [24]

Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and its partners conducted a needs assessment to map patient and system needs to critical intervention components and develop a business case. Using their findings, the group identified issues address in addiction treatment and intervention:

  • Hospitalization is a “reachable” moment: A survey of hospitalized adults conducted by OHSU revealed that 68% of high-risk drug users reported wanting to cut back or quit. Many patients also reported that they wanted to initiate medication-assisted treatment (MAT) while hospitalized, and that they wanted providers who understand addiction.
  • Lack of usual pathways to treatment: OHSU Hospital lacked established referral pathways to outpatient addiction care, and wait times were often long.

Their findings resulted in an innovative intervention program: Project IMPACT, or the Improving Addiction Care Team. IMPACT includes two complementary components: First, an inpatient consult service gives patients a safe place to share their stories, improve patient engagement and trust, and to expand inpatient treatment options. Second, partnerships were forged with community providers to create rapid access pathways to treatment and a smooth transition to MAT.

Sources

  1. ↑ "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids" at https://addiction.surgeongeneral.gov/sites/default/files/OC_SpotlightOnOpioids.pdf
  2. ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6440941/
  3. ↑ https://www.acesconnection.com/
  4. ↑ https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/cbhsq-reports/NSDUHNationalFindingsReport2018/NSDUHNationalFindingsReport2018.pdf
  5. ↑ https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Expand_SBIRT_Program
  6. ↑ https://www.acesconnection.com/
  7. ↑ https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Reduce_Stigma
  8. ↑ https://ptaccollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/SAFE-Pre-Arrest-Guide_Final-.pdf
  9. ↑ https://news.ohsu.edu/2018/04/25/hospital-staff-experience-sea-change-in-addressing-substance-use-disorder
  10. ↑ https://www.safeproject.us/campuses/
  11. ↑ https://www.safeproject.us/safe-choices/
  12. ↑ https://www.safeproject.us/workplaces/
  13. ↑ https://www.safeproject.us/veterans/
  14. ↑ https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Expand_School-Based_Prevention_Programs
  15. ↑ https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Expand_SBIRT_Program
  16. ↑ https://www.yoursafesolutions.us/wiki/Reduce_Stigma
  17. ↑ https://www.networkforphl.org/resources/policies-in-schools-to-reduce-overdose-and-other-drug-related-harm/
  18. ↑ https://addiction.surgeongeneral.gov/sites/default/files/OC_SpotlightOnOpioids.pdf
  19. ↑ https://www.aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_legacy_files//187391/BestSUD.pdf?_ga=2.175262753.2025544468.1693431443-868347927.1691445109
  20. ↑ https://communitycatalyst.org/resource/training-resources-for-the-implementation-of-sbirt-with-young-people/
  21. ↑ https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/dbhis/screening-assessment-tools-chart
  22. ↑ https://ohiostart.org/
  23. ↑ https://christianacare.org/services/behavioralhealth/project-engage/
  24. ↑ https://news.ohsu.edu/2018/04/25/hospital-staff-experience-sea-change-in-addressing-substance-use-disorder
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