Senate Report 115-130 included a provision for GAO to study VA’s capabilities to treat veterans with SUDs. This report describes (1) trends in the number of and expenditures for veterans receiving SUD services, including specialty SUD services; and (2) any differences between veterans’ use of SUD services in rural and urban areas, and the issues affecting access to those services in rural areas. GAO reviewed VA policies and data from fiscal years 2016 through 2019. GAO also interviewed officials from six VA health care systems, selected for their high percentage of veterans with an opioid use disorder and to achieve variation in geography and locations VA has designated as urban and rural.
Misusing substances such as alcohol, drugs, or tobacco can increase your risk for injuries, accidents, and physical and mental health challenges. If a Veteran is facing a drug or alcohol problem, VA is here to help. Veterans can take control of your substance use disorder, and you do not have to do it alone. VA healthcare teams offers multiple types of evidence-based therapy, as well as medications that have proved to be highly effective in treating SUD. Explore the treatment options below and talk to your VA provider about a plan that will work best for you.
- Provider:Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
- Activity Link: https://www.tms.va.gov
- Start Date: 2022-02-20 06:00:00
- End Date: 2022-02-20 06:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours
Psychology: 1.0 hours
Social Work: 1.0 hours - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all