Chronic pain represents a substantial public health issue with tremendous economic, social, and medical costs. As the percentage of the U.S. population utilizing opioid analgesics for pain control grows, so does the rate of abuse, misuse and overdose of these drugs. We recognize the seriousness of the prescription drug abuse problem in the United States. At the same time, we must address the ongoing public health requirement to provide adequate pain management. The American Academy of Family Physicians is actively working toward a solution to America’s pain management and opioid abuse epidemics through advocacy, collaboration, and education.
Resources
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AAFP resources for pain management & opioid abuse.
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Resources to help educate patients on chronic pain.
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CO*RE's mission is to ensure that ER/LA opioids are prescribed, when indicated, in a manner that enhances patient well-being and does not contribute to individual or public harm.
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3 CME credits are available upon completion of the evaluation and assessment.
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Resources for patients suffering from drug addiction.
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This online tool, developed in cooperation with the AAFP, may help you identify and help drug-abusing patients.
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Resources to education patients on opioid addiction.
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Resources to help identify prescription drug abuse in elderly patients.
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Resources to help patients use, store, and dispose of opioid drugs.
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The official U.S. Government website.
