Open Healthcare Professionals

We offer evidence-based best practices and the latest research in an effort to support healthcare professionals and change the trajectory of the opioid epidemic. On this site, you’ll find up-to-date resources for:

Opioid prescribing guidelines

Non-opioid pain management

Patient counseling and education

Pain-control optimization

Education materials to share with patients

Continuing education

Our Evidence

Our team conducts research on numerous aspects of opioid prescribing and pain management. Take a look at our published research.

Our Evidence

Initiatives:

Naloxone
Opioid Prescribing Recommendations
Pain Management
Painless Musical
Public Health Policy
Safe Storage and Disposal
Stigma Reduction
SUD Care Coordination
Collateral Downloads

Stigma Reduction Impact Report

Learn about OPEN’s impact with Stigma Reduction.

Managing Addiction Stigma in Treating Pain and OUD

This video details ways to manage addiction stigma while treating pain and OUD.

Ending Addiction Stigma

This video will explain the importance of ending addiction stigma and fully supporting OUD patients.

Words Matter Video – Shatterproof

Changing our language improves outcomes for those struggling with addiction. Watch this brief video to learn more.

Addiction Language Guide – Shatterproof

Comprehensive addiction language guide to reduce use of stigmatizing language.

Michigan Opioid Collaborative – Addressing OUD Stigma Presentation

Emily McCall and Tim Shewcraft from the Michigan Opioid Collaborative (MOC) share information about stigma and MOC’s resources for MOUD providers. Tim, a peer recovery coach, shares his personal experience with stigma and the impacts that provider stigma can have on a patient’s OUD treatment.