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September 2001

GOAL:

  • To promote evidence-based management of patients with substance use disorders.
  • To identify the critical decision points in the management of patients with substance use disorders.
  • To allow flexibility to local policies or procedures, such as those regarding referrals to or consultation with specialists
  • To improve local management of patients with substance use disorders and thereby improve patient outcomes.