Opioid Management

How do you safely prescribe and manage opioids and other controlled substances for patients with chronic pain? This article collection features popular FPM content on the topic.

Last Update: 05/01/2021

Prescribing Opioids and Treating Opioid Use Disorder
12/01/2014	How to Monitor Opioid Use for Your Patients With Chronic Pain
12/01/2018	Preparations for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Office
02/01/2021	"Quick, Grab the Naloxone": Overdose Preparedness for Ambulatory Clinics
12/01/2010	A Proactive Approach to Controlled Substance Refills
10/01/2001	Recognizing and Preventing Medication Diversion
06/01/2021	Six Tips to Effectively Treat Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Areas new
04/01/2008	A Systematic Approach to Identifying Drug-Seeking Patients
12/01/2001	A Tool for Safely Treating Chronic Pain
Other Resources
	AAFP Chronic Pain Toolkit
	Pain Management & Opioid Misuse [AAFP resources]
	Prescription Management [FPM Topic Collection]