Opioid Abuse Provider Resources
University Health is committed to stopping the misuse of prescription opioids. Along with Bexar County and the City of San Antonio, University Health founded the Joint Opioid Task Force, co-chaired by Dr. Bryan Alsip, executive vice president and chief medical officer. The Task Force is dedicated to finding locally-relevant, evidence-based solutions to the problem of opioid misuse and overdose.
Below are resources for health care professionals, including guidelines and best practices, training opportunities, facts and other useful information.
- Texas Drug Trends 2017 — University of Texas at Austin Hicks School of Social Work
- Texas School Survey — Up to 2016. Includes surveys of school-age children by public health region (San Antonio is Region 8). Includes heroin and prescription drug abuse questions. DSHS
- CDC Opioid Guideline Mobile App — prescribing guidelines (CDC). Download below.
- Stem the Tide: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
- CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016
- Healthcare Provider Resources
- Online Training: Applying CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids
- Pocket Guide: Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain
- Factsheet: Nonopioid Treatments for Chronic Pain
- CDC Learning Connection: Hot Training Topic
- Operation Naloxone (UT Austin, CE for prescribers, pharmacists and social workers)
- Buprenorphine (SAMHSA)
- Free Continuing Education (CE) on Opioid Prescribing (MMWR/Medscape)
- MedlinePlus – Prescription Drug Abuse
- MedlinePlus – Pain Relievers
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Strategy for Fighting Opioid Crisis
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Drugs Information
- Drug Enforcement Administration – Office of Diversion Control
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- JAMA Viewpoint
- JAMA Special Communication: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
- Providers’ Clinical Support System for Medication Assisted Treatment
- Providers’ Clinical Support System for Opioid Therapies
- SAMHSA Medication-Assisted Treatment
- SAMHSA Prescription Drug Misuse (Overview for Providers)
- Texas Pharmacist Naloxone Standing Order Application
- Operation Naloxone (UT Austin, CE for prescribers, pharmacists and social workers)
- PMP Clearinghouse – Dispenser portal for reporting to the prescription monitoring program.
- Texas Controlled Substances Act
- Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (DEA)
- Information on Controlled Substance Prescriptions from Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants
- Multiple Official Prescription Forms Issued
- Corresponding Responsibility - A Shared Obligation
- Certified Pain Management Clinics
- Drug Disposal Information
- Fraudulent Official Prescription Forms
- Opioid overdose toolkit: Five Essential Steps for First Responders (SAMHSA)
- Fentanyl: A Briefing Guide for First Responders - DEA
- SB 1462 — Relating to treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
- Texas Overdose Prevention Legislation (explains SB 1462)
- Naloxone guide from CVS
- Operation Naloxone (UT Austin, CE for prescribers, pharmacists and social workers)