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By speaking a common language – addiction – peers are aiding patients with SUD

Peer recovery specialists at Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital in Massachusetts help patients overcome substance use disorders.

Telling the Hospital Story: New Addiction Center Innovates Care for Substance Use Disorders

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People Matter, Words Matter

The AHA, together with behavioral health and language experts from member hospitals and partner organizations, will release a series of downloadable posters to help your employees adopt patient-centered, respectful language.

Behavioral Health Resources: Awareness & Prevention

The resources in this section help educate and inform hospitals and health systems on the importance and value of reducing stigma, as well as prevention and early intervention initiatives for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
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COVID-19 & Opioid Use Disorders

For people struggling with opioid use disorder, the COVID-19 pandemic has become a crisis on top of a crisis. These tools and resources were developed to help your hospital or health system build or advance opioid stewardship during this critical time and beyond.
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Community Collaborations and Opioids

Mobilize community partnerships to develop and implement prevention, intervention, and treatment activities for opioid use and misuse. These resources can help.
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Opioid Prescribing Practices & Treating Pain

You can develop a successful opioid stewardship practice. Use these resources to help recognize, prevent and treat opioid misuse and save lives.
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Understanding & Reducing Stigma Surrounding Opioid Use Disorders and Treatment

Remove Stigma: Talk with Your Patients About Substance Use Disorder. CDC guide on addressing stigma and promoting open conversations. CDC 07/2022.

Saline Health introduces “StepOne” to battling addiction

Benton, Ark.-based Saline Memorial Hospital, in collaboration with Evergreen Healthcare Partners, introduced the StepOne Service, a program designed to support individuals struggling with addiction.

Opioid Stewardship and Use Disorders Hub

AHA developed a suite of opioid stewardship strategies, guides and other resources to help hospitals and health systems address the growing epidemic.