Understanding COVID-19 Effects on Opioid Addiction The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many of the challenges people with a substance use disorder face. Learn how to help prevent addiction during these difficult times. Learn More
The Value of Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic Studies show that for many patients MAT programs can help them stay in recovery longer and have better health and quality of life outcomes. Learn More
Technology and the Opioid Epidemic: Your Questions Answered What is the current state of the opioid crisis and what types of newer technology can help providers make a positive impact on outcomes? Learn More
The Opioid Crisis and Its Impact on Hospice and Palliative Care Hospice organizations increasingly recognize that a multimodality approach to pain management is needed and are putting opioid stewardship practices in place. Learn More
Good Intentions Gone Bad: The Opioid Crisis & Implications for Healthcare Professionals The opioid crisis is one of the most serious public health concerns our nation has ever had to face. Every day in American more than 116 die from opioid overdoses. Learn More
The Opioid Epidemic’s Forgotten Victims Despite consistent news coverage of the individuals affected by the opioid epidemic, there remains a large segment of society that is overlooked… Learn More
Supporting Appropriate Opioid Prescribing When process, incentives and legislation are aligned, prescribers make the best choice, and better outcomes result for all the patients we serve. Learn More
Heroin Alert: A 3-Part Response People addicted to prescription pain medications often switch to heroin because it offers a similar high, doesn’t require a prescription, and is cheaper to buy. Learn More
Trauma Care: Preparing for the Unexpected to Keep Your Staff and Patients Safe As our trauma cases become more complex or when the healthcare industry is experiencing an unprecedented epidemic, like the Opioid Crisis, the unexpected should be expected. Knowledge and information is key to getting ahead of future risks before they cause unnecessary harm. Learn More
What Is Your State Doing to Address the Opioid Crisis? State legislatures have passed numerous bills to address the opioid crisis, ranging from the most common legislation – allowing persons, …. Learn More