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Let's Be Clear:Health Care Providers

Providers play a critical role in a patient’s recovery. Whether you are referring patients to treatment, connecting families to support services, expanding prescription capabilities or exploring training opportunities for staff, it’s important that you are aware of the options and tools available. 

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Medical treatment is a vital component of recovery. Learn more about Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) as an effective treatment option.

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Effectiveness of MOUD in Treatment

Treatment works, and recovery is possible with the help of therapies like MOUD. MOUD doesn’t mean replacing one drug for another. It’s prescribed, FDA-approved medication to reduce cravings and help people who are experiencing withdrawals. In fact, research has shown it’s one the most effective treatment options. Read the evidence on MOUD.

Pain Management Resources

Find resources, guidelines for prescribing opioids and exploring alternative pain management options.

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Prescribing Guidelines

Opioids aren’t the only therapy for chronic pain. Non-opioid treatments can provide relief, too. Learn about your options.

Emergency Department Provider Toolkit

An interactive guide for emergency department providers to screen and identify patient risk for substance misuse.

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Checklist for Prescribing Opiates

Things to consider when prescribing opioids for chronic, non-cancer pain.

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CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines

Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control for acute, subacute and chronic pain.

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Prescription Misuse Toolkit

Find patient pain assessments, educational resources and more from the South Dakota State Medical Association.

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CDC Journal Articles

Read peer-reviewed articles and published research around opioids, pain management and overdose.

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Prescribing Naloxone

Any participating South Dakota pharmacy can distribute Naloxone free to individuals placed at risk or their families. Learn more about prescribing guidelines and participating pharmacies in South Dakota.

Provider Training & Webinars
Providers have multiple ways to access up-to-date information about evidence-based OUD treatment strategies.

Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network (PTTC)

The PTTC offered education, resources and training to help with substance misuse prevention efforts.

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On the Spot Real Time Advice

Offered through the ATTC, OtS is an open, one-hour “hotline” forum guided by participants’ questions to get free input on a variety of behavioral health topics.

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Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network (ATTC)

The ATTC offers free resources specifically designed for peer support workers, counselors, psychologists and social workers.

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CDC Trainings

Modules and webinars on assessing and diagnosing opioid use disorder, MOUD and more for providers.

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SAMHSA Practitioner Training

Tools, training and assistance for providers in the mental health and substance use disorder industries.

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Combatting Stigma in Your Practice

We all carry bias and stigmas that we may not realize. As a health care provider, you can help stop stigmas by using person-first language and recognizing discriminatory practices that may be happening in clinical settings. Learn more about language best practices to reduce stigma.

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Peer Support 

Read more about peer support programs in the ED to connect people living with opioid use disorder to resources, support and treatment services.

South Dakota Substance Use Data

Find key data and trends on opioid use, overdose deaths and statewide intervention metrics.

More Resources from Let’s Be Clear
We want to partner with providers to keep patients safe and keep information about substances clear.

Safe Medication Disposal

Share ways for patients to safely dispose of medication and find take back locations.

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Medication Lock Boxes

Order a free medication lock box and learn safe ways to use and store medicine.

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Order Free Materials

Order free brochures, posters and other print materials from Let’s Be Clear to post and share with patients.

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