Policy Rounds
Educational briefs exploring policies shaping addiction medicine
Improving Access to Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Federally Qualified Health Centers
FQHCs may be uniquely positioned to close OUD treatment gaps impacting underserved populations, including those who are uninsured or publicly insured and those who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. This brief explores the role of FQHCs in OUD treatment and considerations for expanding access to methadone through these centers.
Educational Brief 1 | January 2025
Federal and State Nicotine/Tobacco Policy
Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death. Progress in reducing smoking rates and related deaths is driven by federal and state policy actions, which are outlined in this brief.
Educational Brief 2 | June 2025
Involuntary Civil Commitment of People with Substance Use Disorders
ICC for SUD is on the rise — it’s currently legalized in 34 states and DC. This brief evaluates the current research on ICC, arguments for and against it, and the outcomes of existing ICC programs for people with SUD.
Educational Brief 3 | July 2025
Recovery Residences and The ASAM Criteria, 4th Edition
This brief provides an overview of recovery residence types, including Clinical Recovery Residences (RR Type C Programs), which offer peer-based recovery support, recovery support services, life skills development, and clinical addiction treatment. These programs are most aligned with The ASAM Criteria Level 3.1: Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Treatment.
Educational Brief 4 | September 2025
Partnership Policy Resources
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ASAM + AMA Issue Brief: Prescribing and Distributing Naloxone
This issue brief provides recommendations for increasing access to naloxone, along with key considerations for prescribing it.