Substance Use Tools & Resources    

Assesses frequency of use and abuse of substances (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, prescription and illegal drugs, and controlled medications) to determine if an intervention is needed.

Details the material risks associated with the medication and risk of physical dependence.

Supplies guidelines for 11 medical specialties on the safe and effective use of opioids in the treatment of pain.

Provides a sample treatment agreement that describes the patient's responsibilities as well as the risks and side effects of using opioid medications.

Helps medical staff learn to manage patients' pain by providing tools that can be used to better assess and manage pain.

Assesses pain and opioid risk in chronic pain patients with a web-based clinical tool that provides patient assessments for pain and opioid use, as well as at-a-glance reports for healthcare providers and patients.

Uses the principles of health literacy and a multimodal, team-based approach to promote the appropriate, safe, and effective use of opioids to manage chronic pain. Allows participants to assume the role of four playable characters who make decisions about preventing opioid-related adverse events.

Provides pharmacists with information about prescription opioid use in the United States, the role of pharmacists as part of the pain management team and in preventing opioid use disorder, and communication with patients.

Describes Virginia's Prescription Monitoring Program, including benefits, user testimonials, an informational brochure, and program milestones. Features statistical data about use of the program and prescription drugs, changes in regulations for registered system users, and feature articles for patients.

Provides information about when to taper patients off of opioids and how to taper patients off of opioids, as well as other considerations for providers.