Prevention of Substance Use Disorder

Identifies individuals who have a high probability of having an SUD.

Screens individuals for drug dependence, including use of opioids, with an 11-item self-report instrument.

Assesses differences in attractiveness of different prescription opioid products and formulations to potential individuals with substance use disorders.

Describes best practices of routine urine drug testing as part of an overall treatment plan that includes chronic opioid prescribing.

Describes development and validation of a low-literacy, English-language opioid contract.

Describes a brief 5-item compliance checklist for use with chronic pain patients prescribed long-term opioid therapy to ask patients about aberrant drug-related behavior over the past month. Any positive response indicates problems with adherence with opioids.

Offers healthcare systems and practices a provider-focused resource to help move the content of the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain into clinical practice.

Provides patients with information about why opioid treatment can no longer be provided and information about local treatment programs.

Helps patients keep track of their function, pain, sleep, and alcohol/drug use. Allows providers to then use the chart to properly adjust the patient's medications to obtain optimal benefit and to minimize risk to health and safety.

Provides a template for an agreement that describes the patient's responsibilities and commitment not to engage in certain activities.