Clinicians Resources and Tools

Before Starting Opioids

Starting Opioids

Continuing Opioids

Stopping Opioids

Indications for Stopping Opioid Therapy
How to Stop Opioid Therapy
How to Discuss Stopping Opioid Therapy with the Patient
Tapering Opioids

Troubleshooting Opioids

Unsanctioned Dose Increases
Non-Adherence to Treatment Plan
Dealing with Angry / Threatening patients
Concerns of other SUDs- including alcohol, stimulants and sedatives

Patient Resources

Opioids Information

What is an Opioid?
HIV and Chronic Pain

Opioids Side Effects & Safety

What is an Overdose?
How to Prevent an Overdose?
Constipation
Sleepiness

Disposal and Unused Medications

Disposal Instructions
Flushable Medications

Non Medications Pain Relief

Complementary Pain Treatments
Yoga
Massage Therapy
Acupuncture