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A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Addressing Viral Hepatitis in People With Substance Use Disorders

Keywords / Description:

Assists behavioral health professionals who treat people with substance abuse problems in understanding the implications of a diagnosis of hepatitis. Discusses screening, diagnosis, and referrals and explains how to evaluate a program's hepatitis practices.

Toolkit:

Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Epidemiology, Health Policy, Immunization, Infectious Diseases, Substance Abuse

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Submitted:

07/30/2012

Modified:

07/31/2012

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