A collaboration of providers in Ohio developed this shared decision making tool for use by pregnant women and their providers. The tool is not specific to patients with substance use disorders but uses plain language to address multiple pregnancy related issues such as ensuring support for new moms, housing, food and patient safety. Funding Source: Ohio Department of Medicaid
This 3 minute video explains the 2018 Washington State opioid prescribing guidelines for patients and caregivers. The video features the voices of pain patients and advocates. Funding Source: Washington State Department of Health
In 2018 Washington State passed opioid prescribing guidelines for health care providers. This website presents frequently asked questions about the guidelines for patients and caregivers. Funding Source: Washington State Department of Health
This 2015 37 minute presentation from a Kaiser Permanente anesthesiologist reviews the evidence for opioid safety and efficacy in treating pain, describes potential complications and comorbidities that might complicate opioid prescribing, how to consider the risks and benefits when making a prescribing decision, and describes how to work with patients to mitigate risks if opioids are prescribed. Includes discussions of patient cases.
This 7 minute video shows a patient-pharmacist conversation about naloxone, the importance of having it with you, and safe storage instructions. The video demonstrates how to use a naloxone auto-injector kit. Part of a 2 video series; the first video shows a conversation between the patient, his spouse, and his prescriber about the importance of understanding the risk of overdose when taking prescription opioids. Funding Source: Veterans Health Administration
This 6 minute video shows a patient provider conversation about naloxone and how to prevent opioid overdose for people with opioid use disorders. It features a woman who has completed treatment and is on methadone as part of her treatment plan. The conversation covers the higher risks of
Stigma Free West Virginia works to reduce the stigma around individuals with substance use disorder to improve treatment and recovery from addiction. This website provides training and evaluation resources to be used when conducting anti-stigma trainings. Includes links to 6 training videos.
This 2 page information guide explains the medication assisted treatment (MAT) options for treating opioid use disorder. Intended for patients and their caregivers, it includes information on MAT options, how they work, how to access the medications,, and additional information for patients to consider when selecting a MAT option with their health care provider. Funding Source: Consumer and Prescriber Education Grant Program, National Association of Attorney Generals
This website provides information for patients and caregivers about what is chronic pain and how patients and their caregivers can optimally manage their pain to improve quality of life. Funding Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
The website for Strategy 4 of the Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse public health campaign initiative. Strategy 4 is intended to increase awareness and patient education about Rx drug misuse and abuse. Funding Source: Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family