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ADMH Certified Substance Use Providers   Buprenorphine Treatment Practitioner Locator Find physicians authorized to treat opioid dependency with buprenorphine by state. Select a state from the map or use the drop-down lists to view all of the physicians certified to

Alabama Opioid Strategic Targeted Response (STR) Grant The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) proposes to enhance and expand opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery support and related services for unserved and underserved populations and locations in Alabama. This statewide

Recognizing the extent of the crisis, Governor Kay Ivey established the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council on August 8, 2017 naming three co-chairs, the Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), the State Health Officer, and the

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. DEA provides a tool for locating drug disposal

In order to prescribe or dispense buprenorphine, physicians must qualify for a physician waiver, which includes completing eight hours of required training and applying for a physician waiver. Physicians can complete the Online Request for Patient Limit Increase. Improving the

What are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others. Prescription pain