This patient information guide will review opioid medicines, your pain care plan, alternatives to opioids for pain management, possible side effects, and how to take opioids in a safe and responsible way. © U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Opioids are powerful drugs. They control severe pain. But they can be dangerous or even life threatening if used incorrectly. Follow these guidelines for safe use.
Opioids are a powerful class of drugs. They can control severe pain. But they often aren't recommended for many types of chronic pain. That's because their long-term use can cause your body to begin to depend on them.
Naloxone is a medication that is a highly effective treatment for reversing an opioid overdose if it is administered at the time of overdose. This video demonstrates how to introduce the topic of naloxone to people taking prescribed opioids.
