This video introduces practitioners to the 2018 Washington opioid prescribing requirements for osteopathic physicians and physician assistants. Washington regulations require osteopathic practitioners to complete a one hour continuing medical education (CME) course on the new requirements in order to prescribe opioids and this video along with its accompanying CME quiz meet the CME requirements.
The Central Oregon Health Council created this website to provide resources to providers, patients and caregivers who are seeking non-opioid options for chronic non-cancer pain management. The website includes educational videos, downloadable education guides, links to other resources, and connections to local treatment options. Funding Source: Central Oregon Health Council
Website for the SMART Recovery movement which offers in person and online support meetings for people in recovery from addiction and their families as well as trainings and resources about addiction and recovery.
Website for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center. This website allows users to search for evidence-based resources by topic area, substance or condition, target audience and resource type. Resources in the collection include
Website for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Training and Technical Assistance Center (PDMP-TTAC) at Brandeis University. The PDMP-TTAC collects up to date information on the PDMPs operating across the country and provides technical assistance to states, federal partners and stakeholders
This is the website for the ALTO (Alternatives to Opiates) Program which provides alternative treatments for some common pain conditions seen in emergency departments. The website provides background information on the program, contact information, and links to media coverage of the initiative.
This is the website for Shatterproof, the nation’s largest nonprofit advocacy group with a mission of ending the disease of addiction. Shatterproof educates policymakers, providers and the public about addiction and works to improve substance use disorder treatment and end stigma around addiction.
This is the website for the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health. Provides reports on research into addiction and treatment, funding notices, publications, and other reports related to opioids and other addictive substances. Funding Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health
This is the website link for Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP). PROP works to educate providers, patients and caregivers about safe prescribing processes and advocates for state and federal policies that encourage safe and responsible prescribing. Funding Source: Steve Rummler Hope Foundation
A 10 minute video about the Project Nurture model of providing prenatal, maternity, and post partum care to women with substance use disorder and pediatric care for their infants. Includes stories from the peer support mentors who help the patients throughout the program. Funding Source: Health Share of Oregon