Stopping the opioid epidemic starts with education
Michigan OPEN’s brochures include all the legislatively mandated education required when prescribing an opioid.
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Brochures
Surgery – Learn the Facts: Opioids and Pain Management
Ask questions and know the facts before using opioids for your pain.
- What is an opioid?
- Understanding the risks of using opioids
- Understanding pain after surgery
- Using opioids safely
- Safe storage & disposal of opioids
Dental – Learn the Facts: Opioids and Pain Management
Ask questions and know the facts before using opioids for your pain.
- What is an opioid?
- Understanding the risks of using opioids
- Understanding pain after a dental procedure
- Using opioids safely
- Safe storage & disposal of opioids
Learn the Facts: Naloxone
Learn about what naloxone is and how to safely administer it.
- What is naloxone?
- What is it used for?
- Instructions for administering Narcan® intranasal spray
- Harm reduction methods
Managing Pain After Dental Care
- Discussing pain management with your dentist
- Understanding acute dental pain
- Instructions for use of over-the-counter-pain medications
- Non-drug options for pain management
Managing Pain After Surgery
- Discussing pain management with your surgeon
- Understanding acute surgical pain
- Instructions for use of over-the-counter pain medications
- Non-drug options for pain management
Pediatrics: Non-Pharmacological Pain Management
Learn how to manage or reduce your child’s pain and anxiety without using medication.
- Distraction techniques
- Mindful breathing
- Memory bank exercise
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Stock Cards
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
Non-Pharmacological Pain Management
Learn two non-medication strategies for managing pain and anxiety:
- Mindful breathing
- Positive daily reflection
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Posters
Michigan Opioid Laws
This poster, placed in your waiting or exam rooms, helps patients understand the requirements and limitations, mandated by Michigan law, when writing for prescription opioids.
Only available for organizations in Michigan
Medication Disposal
This poster, when placed in exam rooms, will facilitate discussion on the safe disposal of unused opioids. Additionally, 2 QR codes link to OPEN’s patient education brochure and map of permanent disposal locations.
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