Models to Treat Substance Use Disorders

Several evidence-based and promising approaches exist for treating substance use disorders (SUD). SUD treatment can be delivered in different settings, based on individual needs:

• Outpatient Treatment: Healthcare services where a patient is not required to stay overnight at a hospital or treatment center.
• Inpatient or Residential Treatment: Comprehensive care provided in a hospital or treatment center. Residential settings vary in structure, program length, and whether they contain detoxification services.

Detoxification is the process of removing addictive substances from the body and can be medically managed or non-medical. Treatment programs tend to begin with intensive services and then transition to outpatient settings to maintain recovery.

The first two SUD treatment models in this section focus on the types of SUD treatment programs. These include:

• Medications for Substance Use Disorders
• Behavioral Therapy Models for SUD Programs

The next four models in this section focus on how SUD treatment might be delivered in rural communities. These are referred to as Care Delivery Models and include:

• Behavioral Health Integration to Address Substance Use Disorders
• Drug Courts for SUD Treatment Programs
• Telehealth Models to Address Substance Use Disorders
• Case Management Model for Substance Use Disorders