This 4-page issue brief explores pharmacists’ insights into their role in preventing opioid overdose.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment: An eBook for Parents & Caregivers of Teens & Young Adults Addicted to Opioids
Source: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
This publication from Partnership for Drug-Free Kids provides information about medication assisted treatment (MAT) for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults with opioid use disorder.
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Provider and Patient Perspectives on Opioids and Alternative Treatments for Managing Chronic Pain: A Qualitative Study
Source: Lauren S. Penney, et. al.
This 2016 study asked patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, primary care providers, and providers of acupuncture and chiropractic services about their experiences treating chronic pain, and their views of acupuncture and chiropractic care for treating pain.
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Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This 2018 report provides a comprehensive overview of opioid use disorder (OUD) in America from the perspective of the U.S. Surgeon General. Written for all audiences, it includes information about prevalence of OUD, a discussion of the neurobiology of addiction, the continuum of care for treatment, recovery options, and the role of health care systems in addressing the crisis.
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Chronic Pain Management Therapies in Medicaid: Policy Considerations for Non-Pharmacological Alternatives to Opioids
Source: National Academy for State Health Policy
This 2016 publication reviews Medicaid policies to encourage or require non-opioid treatments for acute or chronic non-cancer pain.
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Opioids in Appalachia: The Role of Counties in Reversing a Regional Epidemic
Source: National Association of Counties, Appalachian Regional Council
A report on the opioid crisis in the Appalachia region of the United States. The report describes the disproportionate impact opioid misuse and overdose has had on the region, and provides proven strategies for local action based on case study reports. Recommendations are made for enhancing leadership, prevention, recovery, rehabilitation for justice-involved individuals, and economic development.
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Abuse of Prescription (Rx) Drugs Affects Young Adults Most
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
This resource is an educational infographic on young adult abuse of prescription opioids. Funding Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
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Drug Overdoses: Opioid Painkillers (1999-2013)
Source: National Safety Council
This resource is an educational infographic showing increase in overdoses related to prescription opioids between 1999 and 2013.
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The Worst Drug Epidemic Today: Prescription Painkiller Deaths Graphic
Source: National Safety Council
This National Safety Council infographic shows that deaths related to prescription opioids increased 300% between 1999 and 2013.
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Prescription Drug Community Action Kit Survivor Story: Ken
Source: National Safety Council
A first person story about Ken who took prescription opioids for a neck injury and developed a serious addiction. After almost being arrested and losing his child, Ken was able to overcome his addiction through treatment and taking methadone as medication assisted treatment.