Polysubstance Use Disorder
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Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Polysubstance Integration/Outreach Pilot Project Use Disorder The DUI MAT Integration/Outreach Pilot What is Polysubstance Abuse? Project targets the development and Poly drug use refers to combined drug intoxication to achieve a particular effect. implementation of a recognition and in- In many cases one drug is used as a base, or primary drug, with additional drugs to tervention pilot program for Opioid Use lessen or compensate for the side effects of the primary drug and make the expe- Disorder (OUD) and Polysubstance Use rience more enjoyable with drug synergy effects, or to supplement for the primary Disorder (SUD) to benefit DUI program drug when supply is low. participants. This can include any two substances that create a dependency or negative impact in your life! Examples include alcohol and marijuana, alcohol and prescription DUI MAT services include education, medication, methamphetamine and alcohol. Any two substances used together pre-screens and 2nd level screenings, can result in a Polysubstance use disorder. Although Medication-Assisted Treat- treatment referrals, and counseling sup- ment (MAT) may not be appropriate to treat this issue, there are multiple treatment port. options available. DUI MAT is a voluntary program and will Is the DUI MAT Program Right for You? not impact your DUI program or any le- gal proceedings. DUI MAT is for anyone currently enrolled in a participating DUI Program who may have a substance abuse problem. While the project was developed to address the opioid crisis, you do not need to be exclusively dependent on opioids to participate in the DUI MAT program. Alcohol in combination Benefits with any other drug qualifies for DUI MAT. Î The DUI MAT program is The first step to determining eligibility is to complete the pre-screen provid- separate from your DUI ed to you by your DUI Program. If addiction is indicated, you will be referred Program Requirements and to a 2nd level assessment at no charge to you. Upon completion of the 2nd is confidential. level assessment you will meet with a counselor certified in Substance Use Disorder. The counselor will provide you with treatment referrals. Î Your participation will not affect your DUI court case, Once you are enrolled in DUI MAT, you will meet with the counselor on a probation requirements or regular basis as you complete your treatment program. You may continue your status with the DMV. receiving counseling services after your DUI Program has ended. DUI MAT will be available at select service locations through September 2020. Î As a participant, you will re- ceive an assessment which Education & Assessments To learn more about will determine the treat- how DUI MAT can ment resources that may help with benefit you. Treatment Referrals Polysubstance Use contact your Counseling Support counselor. The DUI MAT Project is one of 26 projects and nine MAT access points to receive State Opioid Response (SOR) funding in support of the overall goals of MAT 2.0. It is made possible through a SAMHSA grant and the California Department of Health Care Services. The California Association of DUI Treatment Programs is the managing contractor of the DUI MAT Integration/Outreach Pilot Project. For more information contact CADTP at [email protected].