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Opioid Addiction: Patient Information
Resources to give more information about the national opioid addiction crisis.
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Key Resources
Recognizing Signs of Opioid Abuse
Prescribing Controlled Substances
Pain Management
Drug Information
Patient Information
Videos
Teens and Adolescents
Safe Medication Handling
Patient Handouts
Treatment and Withdrawal
Continuing Education Courses
Opioid Abuse Articles in UpToDate
Where to Find More Information
Videos
Raising Awareness of Opioid Addiction ( FBI, DEA Release Documentary Aimed at Youth)
Surgeon general takes unprecedented step amid opioid epidemic (CBS News)
WIHI: The Opioid Crisis: How Health Care and the Community Can Act (Institute for Healthcare Improvement)
Teens and Adolescents
Publications on Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction (SAMHSA)
Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers: The Buzz Takes Your Breath Away . . . Permanently (FDA)
Prescription Drug Abuse (TeenHealth from Nemours)
Signs of Pain Medicine Abuse and Addiction (NIH)
What to Do If You Have a Problem with Drugs: For Teens and Young Adults (NIH)
Safe Medication Handling
Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations (US DOJ Drug Enforcement Administration)
How to Dispose of Unused Medicines ( U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Patient Handouts
Substance Misuse and Addiction Resources (NNLM)
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