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  • Opioid Use and Other Substance Use Disorders: Clinical Guidance and Practice Resources

    Patients struggling with Opioid and other Substance Use Disorders (OUD)/(SUD) often rely on their family physicians to offer support and help them find the resources they need. The AAFP supports office-based treatments, including a framework for identifying and managing substance use disorders. 

    This page is a centralized hub providing family physicians with a comprehensive collection of resources for identifying and managing opioid use disorders.



    USPSTF Screening Recommendations


    AAFP Clinical Practice Guidelines and Recommendations

    AAFP has specific recommendations for the following:



    Education