Problem-Solutions essay: Prevention and Intervention Strategies to Decrease Misuse of Prescription Pain Medication Summary
Legislation:
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Implement laws to prevent doctor shoppinhg and regulate pain clinis (pill mills).
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Require temper-resistant prescvription forms
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Use Prescription Drug Moniroing Programs (PDMPs) to tracjk prescriptions and identify misure.
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Make nalozone more accessible to first responders, family members, and thise at risk of overdose.
Healthcare Provider Educvation
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Train healthcare providers to use alternatives to opioids for pain management,such as physical therapy and non-narcotic treatments
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Educate prescribtions on the risk of opio use, proper prescribing, and when to use PDMPs to check patient prescriptions.
Public Education:
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Launch campaigns to teach the public about the dangers of sharing prescriptions and the importance of safe storage and disposal of medications.
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Increase awareness on addiction prevention, especially among youth.
Improved Treatment Access:
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Expand substance abuse treatment programs, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), to help those struggling with addiction.
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Improve mental health services to support people with co-occurring disorders.
Support for Emergency Responses:
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Widen the distribution of naloxone and ensure people at risk of overdose and their families are trained to use it in emergencies.
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