{"id":1076,"date":"2024-11-11T14:20:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T19:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/michigan-safer-opioid-prescribing-toolkit\/?page_id=1076"},"modified":"2025-09-16T23:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T03:14:12","slug":"non-opioid-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/injurycenter.umich.edu\/safer-prescribing-toolkit\/non-opioid-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-Opioid Options"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Non-Opioid Options<\/h1>\n\n
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Not all pain management requires the use of opioid medication. First, consider non-medication options that may work for your patient. Sometimes, these conversations can be difficult. Review the Non-medication Options and Effective Conversations sections of the toolkit.

The pain management plan developed by you and your patient will likely involve a mix of non-medication and non-opioid options. Each patient requires a holistic approach, and the management plan will be tailored to their circumstances and needs.

There are evidence-based ways to manage pain without opioids. Below are considerations when recommending non-opioid options.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Summary of Non-Opioid Treatments for Pain Management<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This provider-geared table contains information on various evidence-based, non-opioid treatment options for pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are general recommendations and should be reviewed by the provider for appropriateness for the individual patient.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Not all pain management requires the use of opioid medication:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n