This one page document includes information about substances and medications that can cause dangerous interactions with prescription opioids. According to this resource, patients are advised to avoid mixing prescription pain medication with alcohol, antihistamines, cough syrup, barbituates, benzodiazepines, and general anesthetics. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Education & Training
Rx Pain Medications: Common Names for Prescription Opioid Pain Medications
This one page resource provides a helpful table of common opioids and their corresponding brand and street/slang names. Continue reading
Stages of Coping When a Loved One Has a Substance Use Disorder
This one page infographic describes the 4 stages of coping when a family member or friend has a substance use disorder: search, deny, accept, and learn. Continue reading
Rethinking Pain
Research shows that pain can be made worse by stress. This 2 page patient guide describes the relationship between pain and stress and provides tips to quieting the stress response and focusing on things that make you feel good. Continue reading
Tips for Increasing Restful Sleep
Research shows that disturbed sleep can make pain problems worse. This patient guide provides tips for increasing restful sleep including changes people can make in their sleep habits and environment and ways to reduce stress. Also included is a chart where patients can track the changes they are making to their sleep routines. Continue reading
Tips for Increasing Positive Thoughts and Feelings When Experiencing Pain
Research shows that people can reduce or better manage their pain if they pay attention to their mood and feelings and adopt the techniques described in this guide to prioritize positive thoughts and actions. This resource provides an overview of cognitive behavioral therapy concepts for patients and caregivers and Continue reading
What Parents (and Grandparents) Need to Know About Prescription Opioid Painkillers
This one page guide educates caregivers about the risks of opioid use for children and teens and provides advice for how to safely store medications, how to speak with physicians about any opioid prescriptions, and how to communicate with children and teams about the risks of opioid use. Continue reading
Talking with Your Medical Provider When You Are Prescribed an Opioid Painkiller
A one page guide for patients and caregivers on how to talk to health care providers about prescription opioids. Includes information about medical conditions that increase the risks of opioid painkillers, how to talk with providers about appropriate dose and length of treatment, and asking appropriate questions about Continue reading
How to Safely Dispose of Leftover Prescription Medication
A one page guide for patients and caregivers on why unused prescription drugs should not be kept in the house and how to safely dispose of leftover medications including opioids. Continue reading
How to Reduce Your Risk of Overdosing from Prescription Painkillers
A one page guide for patients and caregivers on how to reduce their risk of overdosing from prescription painkillers, how to recognize an overdose, and what to do if you suspect someone has overdosed. Continue reading