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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 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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05/15/2018	Implantable Buprenorphine (Probuphine) for Maintenance Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder [STEPS]
03/01/2018	Buprenorphine Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder
02/01/2018	Opioids for Acute Pain: Proceed with Caution [Close-ups]
04/01/2017	Management of Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse: A Position Paper from the AAFP [Practice Guidelines]
06/15/2016	Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Chronic Opioid Therapy
06/15/2016	CDC Develops Guideline for Opioid Prescribing [Practice Guidelines]
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]
06/15/2016	Using the CDC Guideline and Tools for Opioid Prescribing in Patients with Chronic Pain [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
11/01/2018	Preparations for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Office new
11/01/2014	How to Monitor Opioid Use for Your Patients With Chronic Pain