Note: Some information may be out of date. Last updated 2019
Other Patient Resources
We have gathered a number of patient resources that may help you in your opioid use treatment.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Drug Abuse and Addiction Provides information on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug use and addiction. (Source: HelpGuide)
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Illustrates how drugs/addiction interact with the brain (Source: NIDA)
- Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide Includes a list of national agencies and resources for drug addiction treatment (Source: NIDA)
- Project Know: Understanding Addiction Discusses how teens are exposed to drug and alcohol (Source: Project Know)
- Seven Signs of Addiction and Drug Use A blog that looks at the signs of addiction and drug use in teems / young adults [commercial site] (Source: Discovery Place)
SUPPORT
- Addictions and Relationships A blog that looks at how addictions reflect on relationships (Source: Doctor Oz)
- Addiction Survivors An online support forum for those with addiction, as well as their friends and family members (Source: Addiction Survivors)
PATIENT HANDOUTS
- Buprenorphine Brochure [PDF] Provides information about opioid dependence, buprenorphine, DATA 2000, and finding treatment (Source: NAABT)
- Buprenorphine Education Materials Educational materials on buprenorphine treatment, patient stories, and help locating a physician (Source: NAABT)
- Common Side Effects of Suboxone [PDF] Patient handout covering the common side effects of Suboxone® (Source: Clinical Tools, Inc.)
- Suboxone Sublingual Film The makers of Suboxone® provides help understanding opioid dependence, treatment, and how to use the sublingual film [commercial site] (Source: Indivior)
- How Buprenorphine Works [PDF] One-page handout that provides graphics and a description of the pharmacology of buprenorphine (Source: NAABT)
- The Facts about Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction This brochure presents information to patients about the use of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment (Source: SAMHSA)
- What Is Buprenorphine Treatment Like? An in-depth look at what to expect when undertaking buprenorphine treatment (Source: NAABT)
MEDICATION GUIDES
- Bunavail Buccal Film (CIII) [PDF] Patient information sheet on Bunavail Buccal Film (Source: FDA)
- Buprenorphine Tablet and Film Images Images of buprenorphine and buprenorphine/naloxone tablets and film (Source: Opiate Addiction and Treatment Resource)
- Butrans™ CIII (buprenorphine) Transdermal System [PDF] Provides basic information about Butrans (Source: FDA)
- Clinical Pathway for Buprenorphine [PDF] This flow chart displays the steps to patient recovery – screening/assessment, intake, induction, day #2, stabilization, maintenance, and medical withdrawal (Source: Clinical Tools, Inc.)
- Other Formulations Medication Guides Medication guide for other formulations of addiction treatment (Source: BTOD REMS)
- Sublocade Injection [PDF] Guide to Sublocade injection for subcutaneous use [commercial site] (Source: Indivior)
- Suboxone Sublingual Film (CIII) [PDF] Patient information sheet on buprenorphine plus naloxone sublingual film [commercial site] (Source: Indivior)
- Zubsolv® Sublingual Tablet (CIII) [PDF] Patient information sheet on the Zubsolv Sublingual Tablet (Source: FDA)
DRUG SAFETY
- Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know Describes how to safely dispose of unused prescription medications (Source: FDA)
- Drug Interactions Checker This website provides a “Drug Interactions Checker” that explains drug interactions and what to do if they occur (Source: Drugs.com)
CONSENT AND CONFIDENTIALITY
- Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records [PDF] Discusses the rules regarding keeping substance use disorder patient records confidential (Source: DHHS)
- Patient Rights: Confidentiality and Consent [PDF] This is a patient handout to inform patients about their rights when undergoing office-based buprenorphine treatment (Source: Clinical Tools, Inc.)
LEGAL PROTECTIONS
- Know Your Rights [PDF] Guidance on the legal rights of individuals with alcohol and drug problems to help patients understand how they are protected from discrimination (Source: NAABT)
- MAT Advocacy Toolkit This toolkit can help you fight for your right to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction (Source: Legal Action Center)
PROVIDERS AND FACILITIES
- Brochure for Buprenorphine Patient/Physician Matching System [PDF] Provides information for patients on how to locate a physician certified to provide buprenorphine treatment (Source: NAABT)
- Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator An online source to locate treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems (Source: SAMHSA)
- How to Find Free Drug Rehab and Detox Centers Help in finding an insurance-covered or free rehab center [commercial site] (Source: American Addiction Centers)
- SAMHSA’s Buprenorphine Treatment Practioner Locator A directory of treatment programs and providers authorized to treat patients with buprenorphine (Source: SAMHSA)
AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS
- Healthcare Access in Rural Communities Offers information about rural health programs and providing access to treatment (Source: Rural Health Information Hub)
- Narcotics Anonymous: Find A Meeting Provides a search form for regional branches of Narcotics Anonymous to help you locate meetings (Source: NA World Services, Inc.)
- Opioid Treatment Program Directory This directory allows you to find opioid treatment programs by state (Source: SAMHSA)
PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS
- AAA Prescription Discounts Information on how AAA members can save money prescriptions at participating pharmacies [commercial site] (Source: AAA)
- Free Drug Card Program Offers a free Prescription Drug Card that can be taken to a pharmacy to lower prescription drug costs (Source: FreeDrugCards.us)
- NeedyMeds Provides information on locating assistance programs to help patients afford prescriptions and other healthcare needs (Source: Needy Meds, Inc.)
- Suboxone Film Savings Card Discount card for the Suboxone film strip [commercial site] (Source: Indivior)
- What Drug Plans Cover Information on what is covered under different Medicare drug plans (Source: Medicare.gov)
DISCOUNT STRATEGIES
- 15 Ways to Save Money on Buprenorphine Treatment This newsletter article from NAABT describes 15 ways patients can save money on buprenorphine treatment (Source: NAABT)
- The Guide to Keeping Your Home Through Debilitating Disease: Successful strategies for your family to keep on top of finances and receive help when needed (Source: MortgageCalculator.org)
TREATMENT
- Decisions in Recovery: Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder [PDF] Booklet that helps patients and providers decide which treatment is appropriate for them (Source: SAMHSA)
- Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment, A Research-Based Guide This booklet provides a general overview of the principles that characterize effective treatment for drug addiction (Source: NIDA)
- Talking to Your Doctor [PDF] This patient handout sheet discusses the importance of honesty from both the patient and the provider when talking about drug use and treatment (Source: Clinical Tools, Inc.)
RECOVERY
- Relapse Prevention and the Five Rules of Recovery Describes relapse prevention, as well as the rules of recovery (Source: Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine)
- The Addiction Recovery Journey in 9 Steps Describes 9 steps involved in seeking treatment and achieving success in addiction recovery [commercial site] (Source: Recovery Brands, LLC)
