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This resources aims to educate providers on:
- Evidence-based strategies to minimize the risk of opioid misuse, including the use of prescription drug monitoring programs, informed consent, and treatment agreements.
- Applying appropriate dosage adjustments, alternative nonopioid therapies, or tapering plans when necessary to optimize pain management and minimize long-term opioid use.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including pain specialists, addiction medicine specialists, mental health professionals, and pharmacists, to optimize patient care and coordinate comprehensive treatment approaches.