Prevention of Substance Use Disorder

Summarizes the evidence-based guidelines for management of chronic pain most relevant to clinicians.

Includes Federal resources for rural communities organized in 26 overarching categories to help address substance use disorder and opioid misuse

Equips clinicians with practical guidance and tools for treating chronic pain in adults with a history of substance abuse. Discusses chronic pain management, including treatment with opioids, and offers information about substance abuse assessments and referrals.

Identifies patient problems and concerns attributed to use of opioids, rather than focusing on aberrant behaviors.

Assists in the prediction of aberrant drug-related behavior among patients with chronic pain.

Helps clinicians identify whether a long-term chronic pain patient is exhibiting aberrant behaviors associated with opioid medication misuse.

Provides a brief, psychometrically sound, and comprehensive assessment of the important components of the chronic pain experience.

Describes how to more effectively and safely manage patients seeking care for acute pain and encourages the clinician to carefully consider unintended consequences (abuse, misuse, overdose, addiction, and diversion) when prescribing opioids.

Identifies potential problems with opioid abuse in the management of chronic nonmalignant pain within general medical practice. Includes questions on alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use.

Assists primary care providers in determining if an opioid taper is necessary for a specific patient, in performing the taper, and in providing followup and support during the taper.