We Must Do Better on Implementing Evidence-Based Treatments for Substance Use Disorders

Evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders are available, but implementation is falling short and needs improvement. The work emphasizes adoption and delivery gaps across real-world systems, focusing on how clinicians, health systems, and policy can better translate research findings into routine care. It highlights that stronger implementation strategies are essential for improving patient outcomes, reducing reliance on less effective approaches, and making evidence-based care more consistently accessible.