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Opioid Epidemic - Key Resources

Editors' Choice of Best Available Content

This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on the opioid epidemic and related issues, including chronic opioid therapy, chronic pain management, opioid prescribing, and opioid misuse. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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General

Editorials

Other Resources from AAFP

Improving Practice

General
07/01/2020	Family Physicians Play Key Role in Bridging the Gap in Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment [Graham Center Policy One-Pagers]
10/01/2019	Opioid Use Disorder: Medical Treatment Options
03/15/2019	Lofexidine (Lucemyra) for Treatment of Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms [STEPS]
05/15/2018	Implantable Buprenorphine (Probuphine) for Maintenance Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder [STEPS]
03/01/2018	Buprenorphine Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder
04/01/2017	Management of Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse: A Position Paper from the AAFP [Practice Guidelines]
Editorials
10/01/2019	Common Misperceptions About Buprenorphine Prescribing for Opioid Use Disorder [Editorials]
03/01/2018	Treating Opioid Use Disorder as a Family Physician: Taking the Next Step [Editorials]
09/15/2017	How Family Physicians Can Combat the Opioid Epidemic [Editorials]
04/01/2017	Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Misuse: Guidance for Family Physicians [Editorials]
06/15/2016	The Opioid Epidemic: AMA’s response [Editorials]
Other Resources from AAFP
	AMA Opioid Task Force Issues Safe Storage, Disposal Resource [AAFP News Now]
	Promote Safe Storage and Disposal of Opioids and All Medications [American Medical Association Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse/American Academy of Family Physicians]
	Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Misuse: A Public Health Concern (Position Paper)
Improving Practice
From FPM AAFP's Peer-Reviewed Practice Improvement Journal
05/01/2021	Six Tips to Effectively Treat Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Areas
11/01/2018	Preparations for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Office