The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released an updated Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) regarding the use of the three Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).
The resource includes an introduction to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), chapters for healthcare professionals on addressing OUD in medical settings and pharmacotherapy, and a chapter on partnering addiction treatment counselors with clients and healthcare professionals. The final chapter includes resources related to MAT for healthcare and addiction professionals, policymakers, patients, and families.