Substance Use Tools & Resources    

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.

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.

Explains whether opioid pain medications are safe for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Provides information about whether these patients should stop taking pain medication if they find out they are pregnant and whether breastfeeding women should continue medication.

Provides a comprehensive array of services, support, resources, and strategies to PDMPs, Federal partners, and other stakeholders to further the efforts and effectiveness of PDMPs in combating the misuse, abuse, and diversion of prescription drugs.

Presents an overview of PDMPs for prescribers.