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itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/WebPage"> <div class="region region-content"> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div><div id="block-mainpagecontent" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <div class="field field--name-node-title field--type-ds field--label-hidden field__item"><h1> MAKE BETTER REFERRALS WITH THE NIAAA ALCOHOL TREATMENT NAVIGATOR® </h1> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h3><strong><em>Pointing the way to evidence–based care<sup>®</sup> </em></strong></h3> <p>Different patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may need different treatment options. Fortunately, today there are more choices than you and your patients may expect.</p> <p>Specialist physicians, therapists, and programs offer evidence–based AUD treatment at different levels of intensity in a variety of settings.  <a href="/telehealth-alcohol-treatment">Telehealth and online options</a> offer flexibility and privacy that may appeal to many patients.</p> <div class="field__item box--padding box--white margin-bottom-3 treatment-table"> <table> <caption><h3>Today, there are more treatment options than you might expect.</h3></caption> <thead class="treatment-table__header"> <tr> <th scope="col"><p>The <i>Navigator</i> can help you find...</p><span><strong>...to provide:</strong></span></th> <th scope="col"><a href="/how-to-find-alcohol-treatment/step-1-search-trusted-sources-to-find-providers#search-programs"><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-program.jpg" alt="navigator programs tab"/></a></th> <th scope="col"><a href="https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/how-to-find-alcohol-treatment/step-1-search-trusted-sources-to-find-providers#search-doctors"><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-doctors.jpg" alt="navigator doctors tab"/></a></th> <th scope="col"><a href="https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/how-to-find-alcohol-treatment/step-1-search-trusted-sources-to-find-providers#search-spacialties"><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-therapist.jpg" alt="navigator therapist tab"/></a></th> <th scope="col"><a href="/how-to-find-alcohol-treatment"><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-group.jpg" alt="navigator group tab"/></a></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="treatment-table__body"> <tr> <th scope="row"><p><strong>full assessments</strong></p></th> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/empty-check.jpg" alt="navigator empty check mark"/></td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><p><strong>custom treatment plans</strong></p></th> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/empty-check.jpg" alt="navigator empty check mark"/></td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><p><strong>behavioral treatment</strong> backed by science</p></th> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/><sup>*</sup></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/empty-check.jpg" alt="navigator empty check mark"/></td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><strong>non-addicting medications</strong></th> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/><sup>*</sup></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/empty-check.jpg" alt="navigator empty check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/empty-check.jpg" alt="navigator empty check mark"/></td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row"><p><strong>ongoing support in recovery</strong></p></th> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> <td><img src="/sites/default/files/nav-check.jpg" alt="navigator check mark"/></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="treatment-table__disclaimer"> <p><i>* Not all treatment programs provide evidence-based medications for alcohol problems, but a quality program will offer them or partner with a prescriber. All board-certified addiction doctors provide medications, but not all offer in-depth behavioral treatments. A licensed therapist can be alcohol paired with an addiction doctor to create an outpatient "care team" to treat mild to moderate alcohol problems. </i></p> </div> </div> <p>The <em>NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator</em> can help you <strong>connect patients with the <em>full range</em> of evidence–based, professional alcohol treatment providers</strong>. You can do this in two ways:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Build or expand your referral list.</strong> Use the <em>Navigator </em>to add quality specialists—therapists, physicians, and programs—that offer evidence–based care.   </li> <li><strong>Share the <em>Navigator </em>directly with patients. </strong>Help your patients and their loved ones understand today’s varied treatment options—and put some decision power in their hands.</li> </ul> <p>See the sections below for tips on using the Navigator, sharing it with patients, and helping patients who drink too much.</p> <br/> <br/> <div class="custom--readmore"> <p style="float:left"> <img src="/sites/default/files/health-pro-build_0.jpg" alt="doctor on her phone" style="width:70%; margin-bottom: 10%"/></p> <br/> <h3><strong>HOW TO BUILD OR EXPAND YOUR REFERRAL LIST IN 3 STEPS</strong></h3> <p>Search — Ask – Choose </p> <div id="body-referral"> <br /><br /><br /> <p>Here’s how to add quality alcohol treatment providers to your referral list:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/how-to-find-alcohol-treatment/step-1-search-trusted-sources-to-find-providers"><strong>Step 1 – Search</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Use trusted directories to find specialty physicians, therapists, and programs. Some results may require an easy follow up search online for contact info.</li> <li><a href="/how-to-find-alcohol-treatment/how-to-search-what-to-ask/step-2-ask-10-recommended-questions"><strong>Step 2 – Ask</strong></a><strong>:</strong> See the recommended questions to ask and learn how to listen for quality in the answers.  You’ll confirm credentials, services, availability, and more.</li> <li><a href="/how-to-find-alcohol-treatment/step-3-choose-quality-care"><strong>Step 3 – Choose</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Capture what you learn from providers in a <a href="/sites/default/files/Choices_Chart_4_3_2020.pdf">Choices Chart</a>.  You can then see at a glance which ones have the most signs of quality, which will help you choose wisely.</li> </ul> <p>Note:  The <em>Navigator</em> can help you locate quality alcohol treatment through <a href="/telehealth-alcohol-treatment">telehealth services or online programs</a>. Make sure to add these resources to your referral list if you think your patients would benefit from them.</p> <p>You can use this Referral Sheet Template, below, to organize, print, and share your new list of referral resources.</p>  <h3>Referral Sheet Template</h3> <p>Organize and print your new list of the referral resources you found.</p> <div class="field__item treatment-option"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraphed-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items" data-quickedit-field-id="node/82/field_paragraphed_content/en/full"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="list-item not-these"> <div class="list-item--icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item" data-quickedit-field-id="paragraph/117/field_image/en/full"><img alt="Referral Sheet Template thumbnail" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="edc7e51d-28f4-479f-a508-f6453703dc05" src="/sites/default/files/referral-thumb.jpg" /></div> </div> <div class="list-item--content"> <p class="button button--white button--pdf" itemprop="potentialAction"><a href="/sites/default/files/TemplateOutPatientReferralForm-508.docx" target="_blank" itemprop="url"><span class="pdf-title">Referral Sheet Template</span><br> <span class="pdf-link">[Download Word - 36 KB]</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <button id="referral" class="step1-navigation--button">Continue Reading <i class="fas fa-sort-down"></i></button> <hr /> <p style="float:left"> <img src="/sites/default/files/health-pro-share.jpg" alt="doctor on her phone" style="width:70%; margin-bottom: 10%"/></p> <h3><strong>HOW TO SHARE THE <em>NAVIGATOR</em> WITH PATIENTS </strong></h3> <p>Tips for sharing with patients or family members who wish to search on their own. </p> <div id="body-share-tips"> <br /><br /><br /> <p>Here are a few ways to inform patients about the <em>Navigator</em>. Before sharing, become familiar with the website and have in mind pages to highlight. And when you do share, offer to help them later, too, if they need help choosing an option.  </p> <p>You can share the <em>Navigator</em> with patients…</p> <ul> <li><strong>In person.</strong> Share selected website pages using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.</li> <li><strong>By email or social media. </strong>See the <a href="/spread-the-word">Spread the Word</a> page for ready-made content.    </li> <li><strong>In print. </strong>Print the flyers below and post on bulletin boards, mail, or use as handouts. </li> </ul> <div class="field__item"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraphed-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items" data-quickedit-field-id="node/82/field_paragraphed_content/en/full"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="list-item not-these"> <div class="list-item--icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item" data-quickedit-field-id="paragraph/117/field_image/en/full"><img alt="Handouts and flyers about the Navigator thumbnail" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e6c67a27-8e38-45ae-b01a-f23bf33d92cf" src="/sites/default/files/find-support.jpg" /></div> </div> <div class="list-item--content"> <p class="item-title">Handout or flyer—8.5 x 11” (1 page)</p> <p class="item-desc">These describe how the <em>Navigator</em> can help people to recognize and find quality alcohol treatment that meets their needs.</p> <p class="button button--white button--pdf"><a href="/sites/default/files/Patient_Handout_Woman_508.pdf" target="_blank" itemprop="url" style=" max-width: 530px; "><span class="pdf-title">Find support that’s right for you—woman<span style=" font-weight: normal; "><br> <span class="pdf-link">[Download PDF - 323 KB]</span></a></p> <p style="display: none;"> </p> <p class="button button--white button--pdf"><a href="/sites/default/files/Patient_Handout_Man_508.pdf" target="_blank" itemprop="url" style=" max-width: 530px; "><span class="pdf-title">Find support that’s right for you—man<span style=" font-weight: normal; "><br> <span class="pdf-link">[Download PDF - 294 KB]</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraphed-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items" data-quickedit-field-id="node/82/field_paragraphed_content/en/full"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="list-item not-these"> <div class="list-item--icon"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item" data-quickedit-field-id="paragraph/117/field_image/en/full"><img alt="Handouts postcard thumbnail" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e11b8d7d-30ec-4ec6-8810-c6361374d56e" src="/sites/default/files/post-card.jpg" /></div> </div> <div class="list-item--content"> <p class="item-title">Handouts—postcard size (4 per page)</p> <p class="item-desc">These provide brief messages to encourage people to visit the <em>Navigator</em>.</p> <p class="button button--white button--pdf" itemprop="potentialAction"><a href="/sites/default/files/4-Postcards-508.pdf" target="_blank" itemprop="url" style=" max-width: 530px; "><span class="pdf-title"><em>Navigator</em> postcards</span><br /> <span class="pdf-link">[Download PDF - 183 KB]</span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>For patients who drink heavily and do not yet need treatment—or will not yet accept a referral—consider recommending <a href="http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/">Rethinking Drinking</a>, NIAAA’s prevention website. It offers tools and tips for making a change on their own.</p> </div> <button id="share-tips" class="step1-navigation--button">Continue Reading <i class="fas fa-sort-down"></i></button> <hr /> <p style="float:left"> <img src="/sites/default/files/health-pro-help_0.jpg" alt="doctor on her phone" style="width:70%; margin-bottom: 10%"/></p> <h3><strong>HOW TO HELP PATIENTS WHO DRINK TOO MUCH</strong></h3> <p>Resources for alcohol screening, assessment, treatment, and recovery.</p> <div id="body-help-patients"> <br /><br /><br/><br/> <p>To help you identify and support patients who drink too much, NIAAA created <a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol" title="The Healthcare Professional’s Core Resource on Alcohol">The Healthcare Professional’s Core Resource on Alcohol</a>. Developed with input from 70 contributors including practicing healthcare professionals, this CME/CE activity offers current, evidence-based content, including:</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol">14 concise articles on alcohol and health</a> to help you overcome common barriers to optimum care, including ways to counteract stigma </li> <li> <a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol/medical-complications-common-alcohol-related-concerns">An overview of medical complications</a> and <a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol/mental-health-issues-alcohol-use-disorder-and-common-co-occurring-conditions">mental health issues</a> related to alcohol use, revealing connections often missed </li> <li> <a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol/screen-and-assess-use-quick-effective-methods">Quick, effective screening and assessment tools</a> including a new, simple AUD assessment checklist that patients can fill out </li> <li> <a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol/recommend-evidence-based-treatment-know-options">A menu of evidence-based treatment options</a> and <a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol/support-recovery-its-marathon-not-sprint">strategies to support recovery</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol/additional-links-patient-care">Additional links for patient care</a> with free materials from many authoritative sources </li> </ul> <p>Each article provides .75 to 1 <strong>free CME credits</strong>, or up to 10.75 credits total.</p> <p>The Core Resource on Alcohol has received <strong>excellent feedback</strong> thus far from hundreds of CME/CE participants:</p> <ul> <li>A large majority of healthcare professionals report that the Core content <strong>enhanced their current knowledge base</strong> and <strong>will be useful in their practice.</strong></li> <li>A third to half <strong>intend to change their practice</strong>; 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