Prescription Opioids

MMA tackles prescription opioid abuse

Late in 2012, the MMA formed a physician-only task force to study the issue of prescription opioid addiction, abuse and diversion in Minnesota. Based on four objectives, the 19-member group met throughout 2013 then published its key insights and recommendations. Below, we’ve included a number of links to resources, websites, webinars and news articles on the topic.
 

• Resources for Physicians
• Pain, Opioids and Addiction Lecture Series – CME Available
• Proper and Safe Disposal of Prescription Opioids
  • Safe Disposal of Medicines
  • U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration – National Take-Back Initiative
  • Rethink Recycling - Medicine & Prescription Drugs (Twin Cities Info) Check your local county’s website for drug disposal information.

• Prescription Task Force Objectives and Members - Phase I (Sunset)

• MMA Prescription Opioid Management Advisory Task Force – Phase II