Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards
Resources
Evidence review - transitions of care
This rapid review provides a summary of the evidence on models of service provision, care and support to reduce the risk of drug-related harm among adults at known points of transition between services.
Benchmarking report on the progress that Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) in Scotland are making to meet the medication assisted treatment (MAT) standards. The report includes recommended actions to address gaps.
The report also includes an infographic about the progress of MAT standards 1 to 5 in Scotland.
MAT standards informed response to Benzodiazepine harm reduction guidance
This guidance aims to set out key principles which align with the MAT standards and is designed for all staff supporting those who present with high risks of drug-related harms.
This guidance encourages flexible and individualised high-intensity care, to support staff working in specialist treatment services who are regularly engaging with people using street benzodiazepines as well as opioids.
Included is information on immediate changes you can make and action you can take to actively reduce harms by forming therapeutic relationships which consider the prescribing of benzodiazepines and the safe and effective delivery of appropriate psychosocial interventions.