Safer, More Effective Pain Management
Living with chronic pain can be challenging. It is essential that you and your doctor discuss treatment options with all of the risks and benefits carefully considered. Some medications, such as prescription opioids, can help relieve pain in the short term but also come with serious risks and potential complications—and must be prescribed and used carefully.
The new CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain helps inform providers’ ability to offer safer, more effective pain management and supports clinical decision making about prescribing opioids.
Where can I get help?
If you or someone close to you needs help for substance abuse problems, talk to your doctor or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or go to SAMHSA’s SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator.
If you have questions about any medicines, call the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poison Help Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
Tools and resources for patients:
- W omen who take opioid pain relievers should be aware of the possible risks during pregnancy.
- Guidelines Patient Poster: Manage Your Pain, Minimize Your Risk[PDF - 720 KB]
- JAMA Patient Page: Opioids for Chronic Pain
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