This 30 second public service announcement is intended to attract attention to the website EasierInThanOut.org also known as Something Better. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Education & Training
Opioids: Getting In is Easier Than Getting Out (For Females)
This 30 second public service announcement is intended to attract attention to the website EasierInThanOut.org also known as Something Better. Continue reading
Something Better
The Arizona Department of Health Services hosts this website which provides information for youth that there are better things to do than misuse drugs or alcohol. The website includes information about alcohol, opioids, and marijuana and coaches youth to identify activities and events that they can participate in rather than misusing alcohol or drugs. Continue reading
Strong Start Toolkit for You and Your Baby
A collaboration of providers in Ohio developed this shared decision making tool for use by pregnant women and their providers. The tool is not specific to patients with substance use disorders but uses plain language to address multiple pregnancy related issues such as ensuring support for new moms, housing, food and patient safety.
Funding Source: Ohio Department of Medicaid
Washington’s New Opioid Prescribing Rules for Patients
This 3 minute video explains the 2018 Washington State opioid prescribing guidelines for patients and caregivers. The video features the voices of pain patients and advocates.
Funding Source: Washington State Department of Health
Opioid Prescribing Patient and Public Frequently Asked Questions
In 2018 Washington State passed opioid prescribing guidelines for health care providers. This website presents frequently asked questions about the guidelines for patients and caregivers.
Funding Source: Washington State Department of Health
Rational and Irrational Use of Opioids
This 2015 37 minute presentation from a Kaiser Permanente anesthesiologist reviews the evidence for opioid safety and efficacy in treating pain, describes potential complications and comorbidities that might complicate opioid prescribing, how to consider the risks and benefits when making a prescribing decision, and describes how to work with patients to mitigate risks if opioids are prescribed. Includes discussions of patient cases. Continue reading
How to Use the Veterans Administration Auto-Injector Naloxone Kit
This 7 minute video shows a patient-pharmacist conversation about naloxone, the importance of having it with you, and safe storage instructions. The video demonstrates how to use a naloxone auto-injector kit. Part of a 2 video series; the first video shows a conversation between the patient, his spouse, and his prescriber about the importance of understanding the risk of overdose when taking prescription opioids.
Funding Source: Veterans Health Administration
Introduction to Naloxone for People with Opioid use Disorders
This 6 minute video shows a patient provider conversation about naloxone and how to prevent opioid overdose for people with opioid use disorders. It features a woman who has completed treatment and is on methadone as part of her treatment plan. The conversation covers the higher risks of Continue reading
Stigma Free West Virginia: Training and Evaluation Resources
Stigma Free West Virginia works to reduce the stigma around individuals with substance use disorder to improve treatment and recovery from addiction. This website provides training and evaluation resources to be used when conducting anti-stigma trainings. Includes links to 6 training videos. Continue reading