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

See the latest information for healthcare professionals:

All Specialties & Subjects

Specialties:

Dentistry
ED Professionals
Nurses
Pediatrics
Physicians
Surgical

Subjects:

Continuing Education
Disposal
Naloxone
Non-Opioid Pain Management
Opioid Pain Management
Policy Expertise
Stigma
Collateral Downloads

Permanent Disposal Guide

Permanent medication disposal boxes provide a safe and effective method for disposing of opioids and other medications to prevent misuse or diversion. This guide provides instructions on how to implement a disposal box, including financing, governance, education, and evaluation.

Medication Disposal

This poster, when placed in exam rooms, will facilitate discussion on the safe disposal of unused opioids. Additionally, two QR codes link to OPEN’s patient education brochure and map of permanent disposal locations.

Safe Storage & Disposal of Opioids

Learn how to safely store and dispose of your opioids, including:

How to use Michigan OPEN’s Take Back Map to find an authorized disposal location in your community

Medication Take Back Event Guide

Our free, downloadable guide outline each step of the Medication Take Back Event planning process from start to finish, along with a timeline and sample budget