The Opioid Crisis
We are working diligently towards a comprehensive strategy to address opioid abuse and endorse treatment options and programs. We empower physicians with up-to-date education, information and resources to help spread awareness and knowledge on prescribing best practices and addiction recovery programs.
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Breaking News: Board of Medicine Adopts Regulations to Address Opioid Epidemic (February 20, 2017)
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Quick Guide: Mandatory Prescribing Regulations for Treating Pain and Addiction
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Educational Infographic: Ending the Opioid Epidemic
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Getting the FAQs: Virginia PMP
CE Resources
- Free Opioid CE Courses (PDF)
- ASAM Online Portal for Addiction Medicine Education
- Providers’ Clinical Support System for Opioid Therapies (PCSS-O Training)
- Providers’ Clinical Support System for Medication Assisted Treatment (PCSS-MAT Training)
Prescribing Tools
Prescribing Opioids:
- Template: Patient Treatment Agreement For Use of Controlled Substances in Treating Chronic Pain PDF | Microsoft Word
- CDC Mobile Prescribing App- including an MME calculator
- CDC MME Calculation Reference Guide
- Pocket Guide: Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain
- Non-Opioid Treatments for Chronic Pain Quick Reference
Screening for Addiction:
- SAMHSA Addiction Screening Tools: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
- Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) Addiction Screening Tools
Addiction Treatment:
- Addiction Treatment Locations
- SAMHSA Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Mobile App: MATx—including a treatment locator
- Publically-funded Addiction Treatment Resources
- Become an Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) Provider
- National Opioid Treatment Program Directory
- Federal Guidelines for Treatment Programs
Best Practice Guidelines
- Turn the Tide: The Surgeon General's Call to End the Opioid Crisis
- VDHP PMP Toolkit
- CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
- Summary of CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
- AASAM National Practice Guidelines
- SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit
- DEA Drug Abuser Brochure
- VaAware.com
- CDC Training Program
- Oregon Toolkit for Prescribers
