The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) published these 2016 guidelines for physicians recommending medical use of marijuana. Oregon has had medical cannabis use since 1988 and qualifying conditions for cannabis treatment include severe pain and post traumatic stress disorder. Severe
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Aligning City, County and State Resources to Address the Opioid Epidemic
Source: National League of Cities
This report draws on knowledge gained from the Mayors’ Institute on Opioids which focused on assisting 6 communities in addressing their opioid related issues. This report describes the findings from this project, including emphasizing the need for cross-sector partnerships and integration, a focus on equity and reducing stigma, and innovative ways to use data to focus cross-agency partnerships.
Convening, Collaborating, Connecting: Courts as Leaders in the Crisis of Addiction
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
This report provides an overview of the National Judicial Opioid Task Force (NJOTF) work on courts and the country’s addiction crisis. The NJOTF was created by the Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators to lead state court efforts to address the opioid and addiction crises in the United States.
Opioid Overdose Prevention
Source: Veterans Health Administration
A brochure about opioid overdose prevention from the Veterans Health Administration. It includes information about identifying an overdose, how to respond to an overdose, and steps to take to improve safety if one does choose to use opioids. Part of a series of resources about opioid safety for patients from the Veterans Health Administration. Funding Source: Veterans Health Administration
Model Universal Access to Naloxone Act (3rd edition)
Source: National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws
This 2019 model universal access to naloxone act is designed to help state legislatures craft legislation to increase prescribing, dispensing, and use of naloxone to reduce opioid overdose deaths. Created by the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws, it addresses multiple subjects including statewide standing orders, co-prescribing of naloxone with prescription opioids, distribution of naloxone by first responders, correctional facilities, and community organizations, and other essential legislative clauses.
Ohio Chamber of Commerce Opioid Toolkit
Source: Ohio Chamber of Commerce
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce created this toolkit for businesses to assist them in addressing opioid-related issues. The toolkit includes a free, online course on how to create a “best practice” drug free workplace with 5 components:
Public Libraries and the Opioid Crisis – Call to Action
Source: OCLC and the Public Library Association
This toolkit describes strategies public libraries and their staff can adopt to support their communities through the opioid crisis. The strategies are categorized into 5 categories:
Opioid Use Disorder: City Actions and Opportunities to Address the Epidemic
Source: National League of Cities - Institute for Youth, Education, and Families
This report from the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties focuses on how community leaders can collaborate to address aspects of the opioid epidemic. The report highlights effective collaborative efforts across the county. Includes a discussion of how opioids are affecting people
Alternative Pain Management Therapies – Minnesota Medicaid Benefit Coverage
Source: Minnesota Department of Human Services
This 2019 patient/provider decision tool lists alternative pain management therapies that may be considered as an alternative to opioids and whether or not listed treatments are covered by Minnesota Medicaid health plans.
Reevaluating Low Back Pain Care to Help Address the Opioid Epidemic
Source: America's Health Insurance Plans
This report from AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans) focuses on treating low back pain with a goal of reducing opioid prescriptions for this condition and improving clinician, patient, and payer understanding of treating pain and alternatives to opioids for chronic low back pain.