What does this research mean for the field?

Integrating substance use disorder treatment with physical care can expand access to treatment and improve outcomes, particularly for adolescents. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This report aims to explore how to effectively integrate substance use disorder treatment with physical healthcare services, especially for adolescents.

February 16, 2026

SAMHSA center: How to integrate SUD treatment with physical care, and more

Key Points

This report aims to explore how to effectively integrate substance use disorder treatment with physical healthcare services, especially for adolescents.
Assessment of state initiatives for integrating SUD treatment into physical care.
Analysis of ongoing prevention and treatment strategies for adolescents.
Review of existing frameworks and models for service integration.
Increased focus on the connection between SUD treatment and physical health outcomes.
Local and state initiatives show varying levels of progress and effectiveness.
Significant emphasis on improving prevention strategies for adolescents.

Abstract

Last week the Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI), part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released a report on how to expand treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) by integrating it into physical care. The report includes a focus on how states are progressing in the initiative, especially on treatment and prevention for adolescents.

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