Opioid Resources

Regional CCOs Collaborated to create Safer Opioid Prescribing Resources:

In March of 2016, the CDC released the Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain. The summary of evidence demonstrates that the risk of opiate use greatly outweighs the benefit for the majority of patients. Their in-depth review echoed conclusions drawn by many other organizations- the benefit gained from the long-term use of opiates for chronic, non-cancer pain does not outweigh the associated risks of using the medication. Population studies of death rates and prescribing practices demonstrate a close relationship between the amount of opiates prescribed and deaths related to their use. In short, there is inadequate evidence to support long-term opiate use for chronic, non-cancer pain.

Southern Oregon Opioid Prescriber Toolkit – Individual pages:

Questions for Identification of Opioid Use Disorder based on DSM-5

Opioid Crisis Training Video –

Moving Towards Safer and More Effective Treatement for Chronic Pain

Dr. John Kolsbun, MD, Senior Medical Director of AllCare Health discusses the opioid problem affecting the region, addiction, and pain management text

Here is the 1st video in the South Coast Overdose Prevention series

(sponsored by the Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Project at Advanced Health)

Here is the 2nd video in the South Coast Overdose Prevention series

(sponsored by the Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Project at Advanced Health)

Here is the 3rd video in the South Coast Overdose Prevention series

(sponsored by the Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention Project at Advanced Health)