Hello,
Painless: The Opioid Musical started as an idea to engage with students on the topic of opioid use after learning that almost 75% of high schoolers had access to unused opioids. Painless has been featured on The Today Show, seen by more than 2,400 students in Michigan, and streamed over 90,000 times.
We are thrilled to share that Painless: The Opioid Musical is now available for licensing. This no-cost license makes the production accessible to communities across the country.
As we prepare Painless to tour Michigan this spring, we are excited for others to have the chance to share this story too. Interested in bringing Painless to life in your community? Take a look at the licensing requirements on the page below.
Thank you for sharing in the excitement with us. Happy Spring!
Chad Brummett, MD
OPEN Executive Director
Painless is now available for licensing! This is a no cost license; the musical can be performed solely for non-commercial purposes.
Materials available under the license include:
Painless: The Opioid Musical started as an idea by Dr. Chad Brummett, Co-Director of OPEN. After Dr. Brummett contacted former Chair of Musical Theatre Vincent J. Cardinal in 2018, students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance were invited to hear true stories of people in recovery and loved ones of people with substance use disorder from Face Addiction Now (formally Families Against Narcotics). These stories were translated into songs by undergraduate student Jacob Ryan Smith and formed Painless: The Opioid Musical.
The Spring 2025 DEA Take Back Day is coming up at the end of April. Are you interested in participating but not sure where to start? Explore our Medication Take Back Day program and learn how you get involved!
With Take Back Day approaching, Safe Rx is offering a 15% discount on locking prescription vial kits and retail cartons for our Michigan community. Reach out to Michelle DelGizzi at mdelgizzi@safe-rx.com to place an order or discuss a quote.
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For prescribers, all webinar credits qualify for the DEA required SUD training. FREE CME, MCBAP and Social Work CE credits.
March 17, 2025
@ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1.0 CME Credit
CME, MCBAP, SW
Presenters:
Greg Jones, MD
Mike Kates, DO
This webinar is designed to equip healthcare teams with essential information on FDA-approved monthly and weekly injectable buprenorphine formulations for the treatment of opioid use disorder, along with guidance on integrating them into clinical practice. Key topics will include the pharmacology, side effects, and storage of injectable buprenorphine, as well as the administration process, patient selection criteria, and dosage recommendations. The session will also cover the initiation and maintenance of treatment for patients using these injectable formulations, along with the workflows and administrative tasks involved in implementing injectable buprenorphine in healthcare settings.
April 21, 2025
@ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1.0 CE Credit
MCBAP
CME, SW pending
Presenter:
Anne Fernandez, Ph.D.
Join us for an interactive webinar where we will provide an in-depth overview of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), including its definition and diagnostic criteria. Participants will learn about the prevalence of AUD within various populations, as well as how this has changed over time. The session will also focus on identifying at-risk demographic groups and understanding the associated health risks. Lastly, attendees will gain practical insights into best practices for screening and implementing brief interventions in both clinical and community health settings, aimed at addressing and managing AUD.
May 16, 2025
@ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
4.0 CME Credits
Presenters:
Jonathan Morrow, MD, Ph.D.
Sheba Sethi, MD
Primary Care Providers (Physicians and Advanced Practice Professionals) who attend this MOUD training are eligible to receive a $250 incentive.
May 28, 2025
@ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1.0 CE Credit
MCBAP
CME, SW pending
Presenter:
Elizabeth Hoffman, MD
Join our upcoming webinar to explore the complexities of co-occurring psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders (SUD). This session will cover recent research, practical treatment approaches, and strategies for improving patient care. Our expert speaker will share insights and real-world experiences to help deepen your understanding of these intertwined challenges.
June 3, 2025
@ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1.0 CE Credit
MCBAP
CME, SW pending
Presenter:
Ponni Perumalswami, MD, MSCR
Join us for a webinar on the latest updates in hepatitis C (HCV) care for patients with substance use disorder (SUD). We will review new HCV guidelines, highlighting best practices for screening, diagnosis, and treatment in this population. The session will also explore strategies for improving access to care, addressing barriers, and integrating HCV management into substance use treatment.
September 8, 2025
@ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
4.0 CME Credits pending
Presenters:
Chris Frank, MD, Ph.D.
Eliza Hutchinson, MD
Primary Care Providers (Physicians and Advanced Practice Professionals) who attend this MOUD training are eligible to receive a $250 incentive.
September 17, 2025
@ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1.0 CE Credit
CME, MCBAP, SW pending
Presenter:
Alex Elswick, Ph.D.
Join our upcoming webinar to explore the different types of stigma and their impact on recovery from substance use disorders. Discover how stigma affects self-worth and access to care, and gain practical strategies to address and reduce stigma in clinical, community, and personal settings.
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