Email UpdatesLong-Term Controlled Substances Therapy for Chronic Pain: Sample Agreement
Consent form on which patient agrees to follow policies related to long-term use of opioids because these drugs have potential for abuse or diversion.
Prevention of Substance Use Disorder
Tools and resources for addressing the prevention of SUD.
VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain: Sample Opioid Pain Care Agreement
Consent form on which patient acknowledges understanding and expectations of opioid therapy and agrees to adhere to agreed-upon patient behaviors.
National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities - State Profiles
Includes profiles for all 50 States that detail the State authority for controlled substances and links to any relevant regulations, rules, and prescription drug monitoring programs.
Opioid Safety Initiative Toolkit
Contains documents and presentations that can aid providers in their clinical decisions about starting, continuing, or tapering opioid therapy, as well as other challenges related to safe opioid prescribing for veterans with chronic pain.
PMP Education Toolkit
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.
Drug Diversion Toolkit: Prescription Opioids — An Overview for Prescribers and Pharmacists
Informs prescribers and pharmacists about prescription opioids diverted for nonmedical use, opioid regulatory requirements, value of participating in State-managed prescription drug monitoring programs, risk evaluation and mitigation strategies, and prescriber tactics that may reduce the likelihood of diversion.
Six Building Blocks Opioid Management Toolkit for Primary Care Providers
Provides an evidence-based quality improvement roadmap to help primary care teams implement effective, guideline-driven care for their chronic pain and long-term opioid therapy patients.
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs: Evidence-Based Practices To Optimize Prescriber Use
Describes eight evidence-based practices aimed at increasing prescriber use of prescription drug monitoring programs.
Administering a Narcotic Contract
Illustrates how to implement a narcotic contract with a patient. Is part of a course called "The Clinical Assessment of Substance Use Disorders," available at https://webcampus.med.drexel.edu/doccom/db/nida_1.html.
The Opioid Crisis: Understanding Pain and Preventing Opioid Misuse
Addresses prevention of opioid use disorder by exploring efforts across the health system to stop opioid abuse before it starts.