Back pain affects most adults, causes disability for some, and is a common reason for seeking healthcare. In the United States, opioid prescription for low back pain has increased, and opioids are now the most commonly prescribed drug class. More […]
A Former OxyContin Patient Shares Her Story
Lauren struggled for years with chronic pain flare ups which were managed well with occasional use of a low dose opioid. Things changed for Lauren when a pain specialist started her on round-the-clock use of an extended-release opioid (OxyContin).
Congressional Hearing on Veterans’ “Skyrocketing” Use of Opioids
Best Advice for People Taking Opioid Medication
This 11-minute video by Dr. Mike Evans is great for both patients and clinicians.
Managing Pain with and without Opioids in the Primary Care Setting
Slide presentation from CDC’s Primary Care and Public Health Initiative October 24, 2012 This document covers basic principles, clinical scenarios, and principles of chronic opioid therapy. View the Presentation
Prescription Drug Abuse and Overdose: Public Health Perspective
Presentation from CDC’s Primary Care and Public Health Initiative October 24, 2012 Residency educators may use the following slides for their own teaching purposes. Prescription Drug Abuse and Overdose Presentation
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