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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/postoperative-opioid-prescribing-getting-it-rightt
August 20, 2018 - Review
Emerging Classic
Postoperative opioid prescribing … Postoperative opioid prescribing: Getting it RIGHTT. … , Tossing unused opioids and Trouble identification) designed to help surgeons improve safety of opioid … Postoperative opioid prescribing: Getting it RIGHTT. … Related Resources From the Same Author(s)
Postsurgical prescriptions for opioid
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-use-opioids-hospitals
February 28, 2018 - Opioid pain medications are considered high-risk medications due to the potential for respiratory depression … standardized methods to assess and monitor acute pain, ensure education for clinicians on appropriate opioid … usage, and use information technology to support safe opioid prescribing. … A serious case of opioid overdose is discussed in this AHRQ WebM&M commentary .
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effects-state-opioid-prescribing-laws-use-opioid-and-other-pain-treatments-among-commercially
October 13, 2018 - Study
Effects of state opioid prescribing laws on use of opioid and other pain treatments … Effects of state opioid prescribing laws on use of opioid and other pain treatments among commercially … Effects of state opioid prescribing laws on use of opioid and other pain treatments among commercially … May 19, 2021
Training in safe opioid prescribing and treatment of opioid use disorder … use in opioid-naïve patients.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-opioid-backlash-went-wrong
May 24, 2023 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
How the opioid backlash went wrong. … Citation Text:
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How the opioid … August 25, 2021
Special report: COVID deepens the other opioid crisis - a shortage of
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/stem-tide-addressing-opioid-epidemic
April 15, 2021 - Toolkit
Stem the Tide: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic. … Citation Text:
Stem the Tide: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic. … The opioid epidemic is a challenge to patient safety and public health . … November 1, 2023
Opioid Safety Initiative Toolkit. … January 1, 2022
Association of household opioid availability and prescription opioid
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-opioid-prescriptions-dental-clinicians-us-adolescents-and-young-adults-subsequent
May 18, 2022 - Opioid Use and Abuse. … This retrospective cohort study found that opioid-naive adolescents who received an opioid prescription … an opioid use disorder compared to opioid-naive adolescents who did not receive an opioid prescription … Opioid Use and Abuse. … requiring prior opioid tolerance.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/strategies-flipping-script-opioid-overprescribing
May 29, 2019 - Commentary
Strategies for flipping the script on opioid overprescribing. … Strategies for Flipping the Script on Opioid Overprescribing. … Opioid misuse is at epidemic proportions in the United States. … Strategies for Flipping the Script on Opioid Overprescribing. … January 27, 2019
Opioid Wisely.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pains-chronic-opioid-usage
April 04, 2018 - The Pains of Chronic Opioid Usage. PSNet [internet]. … The Pains of Chronic Opioid Usage. PSNet [internet]. … Opioid use in chronic noncancer pain: guidelines revisited. … The Pains of Chronic Opioid Usage. PSNet [internet]. … pain relievers or medicines to treat opioid use disorder.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/patient-safety-events-involving-opioid-dose-stacking
July 08, 2022 - Patient Safety Events Involving Opioid Dose Stacking. PSNet [internet]. … Patient Safety Events Involving Opioid Dose Stacking. PSNet [internet]. … opioid assessment tool that can be used by nurses to identify undesired opioid-induced sedation and … Literature Review: Assessment of Opioid-related Sedation and the Pasero Opioid Sedation Scale. … Patient Safety Events Involving Opioid Dose Stacking. PSNet [internet].
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/addressing-problematic-opioid-use-oecd-countries
October 14, 2020 - Book/Report
Addressing Problematic Opioid Use in OECD Countries. … Citation Text:
Addressing Problematic Opioid Use in OECD Countries. … The overprescribing of prescription opioids heightens the likelihood of opioid dependence and harm. … pain relievers or medicines to treat opioid use disorder. … July 15, 2020
Prevention of prescription opioid misuse and projected overdose deaths
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/news/opioid-epidemic-and-covid-19-pandemic-deepening-disparities
December 23, 2020 - BHI Ecosystem
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Opioid … This JAMA Network article warns of the “synergistic effects” of the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid … [ Read more in Opioid Epidemic and COVID-19 Pandemic: Dual Crises .]
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/news/opioid-use-disorder-news-2019-updates
October 04, 2019 - BHI Ecosystem
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Medications for Opioid … Initiative
Older Adult Opioid Initiative
Other HHS Initiatives … Research Findings Sources of Opioid Medication for Misuse in Older Adults: Results From a Nationally … Guest Comment: NIDA Science Seeks Solutions to the Opioid Crisis Dr. … use disorders and opioid-related overdoses, and improve the treatment of opioid use disorders.
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/news/opioid-use-disorder-resources-2019-updates
October 04, 2019 - BHI Ecosystem
Products
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Medications for Opioid … Initiative
Older Adult Opioid Initiative
Other HHS Initiatives … Use Disorders and of Medication for the Reversal of Opioid Overdose This report from the Substance … Naloxone: The Opioid Reversal Drug That Saves Lives This guidance from the U.S. … Federal Resources for Rural Communities To Help Address Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Misuse (PDF
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www.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/opioid-rx-elderly.html
April 01, 2022 - Opioid Prescriptions Among Elderly Adults By Income Level
Opioid Prescriptions Among Elderly
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www.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/total-opioid-prescriptions.html
June 01, 2020 - Total Outpatient Prescriptions Expenses for Adults with Opioid Prescriptions, 2017
Total Outpatient … Prescriptions Expenses for Adults with Opioid Prescriptions, 2017 (PDF, 76.5)
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www.ahrq.gov/data/infographics/opioid-prescription-expenses.html
June 01, 2020 - Opioid Outpatient Prescriptions Expenses Among Adults, 2017
Opioid Outpatient Prescriptions
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/opioid-prescription-expenses.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Infographic - Opioid Outpatient Prescriptions Expenses Among Adults, 2017
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/opioids-dispensed.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Infographic - Opioid Outpatient Prescriptions Dispensed to Adults, 2017
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/mhs4-opioid-stewardship/protocol
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/babies-opioids.pdf
January 01, 2015 - More Babies Born Dependent on Opioids
More Babies Born Dependent on Opioids
AHRQ and HHS are working to address
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to better understand the problem.
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