VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Link

https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/sud/VADoDSUDCPG.pdf

Sponsor

Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Description

Offers evidence-based information, recommendations, guides, and tools for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare providers and patients to assist in the decision making process to improve the treatment and outcomes for patients with substance use disorder (SUD), including opioid use disorder (OUD), methamphetamine use, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Describes best practices to help patients avoid preventable complications, reduce substance use, and improve their overall health and wellness.

Date

2021

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Substance Use Disorder • Treatment