Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) The gola of CMS is to achieve a high quality health care system, we an aim for better care at lower costs and improved health through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
CSAT Knowledge Application Programs (KAP)CSAT’s Knowledge Application Program (KAP) assists treatment providers in adopting and implementing the information in CSAT’s published materials. KAP develops tools that program directors, clinical supervisors, and other staff members can use to actively promote the adoption of new treatment approaches, taking “science” to “service.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) The DEA enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system those organizations involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the U.S.; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.
HIV.Gov The mission of HIV.Gov is to expand the visibility of timely and relevant Federal HIV policies, programs, and resources to the American public.
Medicaid.gov
Medicaid.gov is a one-stop-shop for Federal policy and program information about Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program and the Basic Health Program.
National Center on Substance Abuse & Child Welfare (NCSACW) The mission of NCSACW is to improve systems and practice for families with substance use disorders who are involved in the child welfare and family judicial systems by assisting local, State and tribal agencies.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) NIAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by conducting and supporting research in a range of scientific areas including genetics, health risks and benefits of alcohol consumption, prevention and treatment.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) NIDA supports most of the world’s research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA supported science addresses the most fundamental and essential questions about drug abuse. Good source for researching addiction treatment topics.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIH a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servicesis the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
National Recovery Month Recovery Month is an annual observance that takes place during the month of September.The Recovery Month observance highlights the societal benefits of substance abuse treatment, lauds the contributions of treatment providers, and promotes the message that recovery from substance abuse in all its forms is possible. Recovery Month is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT).
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is a component of the Executive Office of the President. The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation’s drug control program.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) Home page gateway to various government agencies and resources. SAMHSA also publishes SAMHSA Newshttp://www.samhsa.gov/SAMHSA_News – A newsletter with information about new products and services, latest findings, and key agency programs and announcements in the substance abuse and mental health prevention and treatment fields.
SAMHSA Data, Outcomes, and Quality (DOQ) This agency provides the latest data on 1) alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drug abuse, 2) drug related emergency department episodes, and 3) the nation’s substance abuse treatment system.
SAMHSA Division of Pharmacologic Therapies (DPT) – Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Abuse Disorders
DPT manages the day-to-day regulatory oversight activities necessary to implement SAMHSA regulations, 42 CFR Part 8, on the use of opioid agonist medications (methadone, LAAM and buprenorphine) approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for addiction treatment. These activities include supporting the certification and accreditation of over 1,200 opioid treatment programs (i.e., methadone clinics) that collectively treat over 200,000 patients annually.
SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions (SBIRT)
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs. The SBIRT model was incited by an Institute of Medicine recommendation that called for community-based screening for health risk behaviors, including substance use.
SAMHSA National Mental Health Information Center This Center leads Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting mental health and by preventing the development or worsening of mental illness.
The Federal Register Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
The Social Security and Disability Resource Center This is an informational website that provides answers to questions about how to apply for disability, how to appeal a claim in the event of a denial, how to navigate the federal system, and how to avoid certain mistakes that are commonly made by applicants. This page has information about qualifying for disability benefits.
U.S. General Office of Accountability (U.S. GAO) The GAO supports the U.S. Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. They provide Congress with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, nonideological, fair, and balanced.
U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) The NLM which is funded by the National Institutes of Health offers an extensive list of healthcare data bases including PubMed® for researching journal articles and Medline Plus® for consumers.