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Education is key for empowerment. We aim to provide patients and providers with resources to support informed decision making. OPEN offers a wide range of evidence-based materials that highlight the latest best practices for healthcare professionals, patients and their families from pain management to safe storage and disposal of medications.

Co-branding with your organization’s logo is also available for various materials, free of charge. Request today!

 

Take Back Event Google Folder

Utilize our Take Back Event resources to run a successful event.

Managing Pain After Dental Surgery

Learn ways to manage pain after dental surgery such as: over-the-counter medications, non-medication strategies, and opioids, if prescribed.

Managing Pain After Surgery (Adults)

Learn ways to manage pain after surgery such as: over-the-counter medications, non-medication strategies, and opioids, if prescribed.

Non-Medication Pain Management

Learn how to help manage or reduce your pain and anxiety through various techniques. 

Medication Safe Storage & Disposal

Learn how to safely store and dispose of medications.

Learn the Facts: Naloxone

Learn about naloxone and how to safely administer it.

Sharps and Liquids Safe Disposal

Learn how to safely dispose of needles, lancets, and liquid medications.

Pediatric Best Practices Card

Easily share best practices for managing a child’s pain after surgery.

Medication Disposal

Learn how to facilitate discussion on safe disposal of unused opioids with your healthcare provider.

Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain (CDC)

Intended to improve communication between providers and patients about the risks and benefits of opioid therapy for chronic pain, improve the safety and effectiveness of pain treatment, and reduce the risks associated with long-term opioid therapy, including opioid use disorder and overdose.

Michigan Opioid Laws

Learn about the current opioid prescribing laws in Michigan.