Email UpdatesBuprenorphine Patient/Physician Matching System Instructions
Provides information for patients on how to locate a physician certified to provide buprenorphine treatment.
Fact Sheet/Brochure
A compact document to convey information in a concise manner. These resources usually fit on one sheet of paper often printed on both sides, and sometimes with folds.
Pocket Card: Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain
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.
Disclosure of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records: How Do I Exchange Part 2 Data?
Describes how 42 CFR Part 2 applies to the electronic exchange of healthcare records within certain programs.
Preventing an Opioid Overdose Tip Card
Highlights opioid overdose basics, signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and how to respond when someone is overdosing.
Nonopioid Treatments for Chronic Pain
Provides the principles of chronic pain treatment, lists nonopioid medications, and recommends treatment for common chronic pain conditions.
Disclosure of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records: Does Part 2 Apply to Me?
Explains how healthcare providers can determine if 42 CFR Part 2 applies to them.
Calculating Total Daily Dose of Opioid for Safer Dosage
Describes the importance of calculating the total daily dosage of opioids and how it should be calculated.
Prescription Opioids: What You Need To Know
Explains the risks and side effects of prescription opioids. Provides information on other options to manage pain that should be discussed with the healthcare provider and additional instructions on what to do if prescribed opioids for pain.
Pregnancy and Opioid Pain Medications
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.