Health Professionals

There are many resources regarding pregnancy and substance use for healthcare professionals. Learn more about substance use and pregnancy here or how specific substances affect women and their pregnancies.

Reference Guides for Reproductive Health Complicated by Substance Use

• Reference Guide for Labor and Delivery Complicated by Substance Use (Revised April 2021)

• Reference Guide for Reproductive Health Complicated by Substance Use (Revised April 2021)

• CARA Provider Fact Sheet

• CARA Reporting Guidance

Plan of Care Form

• CARA Plan of Care Form

Learn more about federal requirements for health care provider notification per the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016.

Learn more about Senate Bill 480 of the 79th Nevada Legislative Session relating to the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 requirements.

Perinatal Health: Nevada State Opioid Response

Nevada State Opioid Response Site: ADOPT SBIRT

Dignity Health Empowered Program: State Opioid Response(SOR) Funded

Nevada National Governors Association Provider Toolkit

You Quit, Two Quit

National Preconception Care Clinical Toolkit:  Substance Use

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Guidelines for Referral and Diagnosis

SAMSHA- Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

AAFP- Addressing Alcohol Use Practice Manual

AAFP-Incorporating Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention Into Practice

ACOG- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention

There are also many opportunities for healthcare professionals to receive training regarding substance use. Learn more about available trainings.

You can find additional professional resources here:

Ireta Webinars

It is important that healthcare professionals in Nevada know the laws regarding substance use during pregnancy. Learn more about the laws here.