Patients and their caregivers need access to high quality, evidence-based information to help make the best decisions about their care and the care of their loved ones. This page highlights the most recently added resources specifically designed to help patients, families, and caregivers make informed decisions. These resources, identified with green tiles, include educational materials, information about non-opioid pain management, and treatment for opioid use disorder and other addictions.
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This one page document explains why it is important to safely dispose of old medications and how to safely dispose of them. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
A one page document with information to help realtors inform their clients about the risk of prescription drug theft, how to prevent it, and what to do if it happens. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
This one page document lists brand name and generic names for prescription opioids. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
This one page document provides tips for patients and caregivers on protecting their mail-order prescription drugs . Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
The Arizona Department of Health and the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family convened a one day summit meeting of key stakeholders to discuss next steps in addressing the opioid crisis in the state. This document summarizes top challenges identified during the meeting and the
The Arizona Department of Health and the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family convened a one day summit meeting of key stakeholders to discuss next steps in addressing the opioid crisis in the state. This document summarizes the findings from the breakout sessions, describing
In 2018 the Arizona Legislature passed the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act. This one page information sheet for patients explains how the legislation protects chronic pain patients who use opioids to treat their pain. The document clarifies that the act does not limit prescription fills for chronic
The Arizona Department of Health Services created these frequently asked questions about the state’s naloxone distribution program and the requirement that health care providers and first responders report naloxone dispensing and administration.
This 2015 guide to naloxone for the treatment of opioid overdoses from The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists includes information about the various forms of naloxone, briefly describes state and local naloxone distribution efforts, and includes sample patient information sheets.
The Center on Addiction website has resources for policymakers, health care providers, patients, and their families and caregivers on addiction related topics including prevention, treatment, and recovery. In 2019, the Center on Addiction and Partnership for Drug-Free Kids merged and