SAMHSA publishes series of advisories on SUD treatment

SAMHSA recently publishes a series of advisories based on existing Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs) and Technical Assistance Publications (TAPs).

• Group Therapy in Substance Use Treatment: provides an overview of goals, processes, group-specific approaches, resources, and common elements that support favorable outcomes in group therapy.

• Prescribing Pharmacotherapies for Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder: includes an overview of alcohol use disorder (AUD) medications to facilitate abstinence and medically supervised withdrawal after screening and assessment.

• The Importance of Family Therapy in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: covers factors for programs and providers to consider when implementing family therapy approaches, goals and processes for conducting effective family counseling, and additional resources.