Dear John,

Prescription opioid safety often begins at home, which is where millions of Americans find themselves due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To educate consumers during this challenging time, Allied Against Opioid Abuse (AAOA) recently published two blog posts focused on the steps you can take to prevent the misuse and abuse of prescription opioids.
 

• COVID-19 Highlights Importance of Safe Storage and Disposal: As Americans take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, AAOA encourages consumers to also remember the important steps to safely store and dispose of prescription opioids.
   
• Leveraging Telemedicine to Promote Safe Opioid Abuse:
  Virtual patient-provider conversations are especially important when it comes to discussing the rights, risks and responsibilities associated with prescription opioids. Guest blogger Desmond Watt, a virtual medical director at One Medical and president of PAs in Virtual Medicine and Telemedicine, shares his insights into the shift to telemedicine amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

 
AAOA encourages you to browse our consumer resources and share them with your networks to help educate your friends and neighbors as we work together to stay as healthy as possible.
 
Sincerely,
 
Allied Against Opioid Abuse