Resources for providing Trauma Informed Care in the Substance Use Disorder Setting
(always under construction)

  • Sample Trauma Informed Controlled Substance Agreement

    Many controlled substance agreements are paternalistic, including those for buprenorphine. This example incorporates some of the key themes of trauma informed care.

  • Trauma Informed Urine Drug Screens

    Urine drug screens can be invasive and unnecessary - they will likely be unincorporated from addiction treatment within the coming decade. Until then, we do have a resource on how to think about best practices for doing this.

  • Trauma Informed Blood Draw

    Blood draws can retraumatize people with a history of IV drug use. This video offers some pointers.
    Notice the focus on collaboration, and voice and choice when the nurse comes in.