Prescription opioids for chronic (long-term) pain - 04/2019

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Prescription opioids for chronic (long-term) pain

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Abstract

This handout, authored by the Washington State Department of Health, describes the risks involved in taking opioid pain medicines for chronic (long-term) pain. It includes tips on safe storage and correct disposal of left-over pills. It also explains naloxone, a prescription medicine that is used to counteract an opioid overdose.

Author

Washington State Department of Health

Publisher

Washington State Department of Health

Date Published (original date)

2019

Revision Date

04/2019

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General Subject

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Pain

Medicine Teaching

Medicine Information

Languages

English

Record ID

4752