Partnership to End Addiction
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While most people who take prescription opioids will not develop
addiction, patients and their families should be advised of the risks
and alternatives whenever these medications are prescribed. Those in
recovery face increased risk of relapse and overdose when prescribed
opioids, and risks also arise from the potential for unused medicine
to be diverted and misused by others.
Many remain unaware of the addictive potential of opioids and of
alternative treatment options. Health care providers miss an
opportunity to educate their patients and help them make an informed
choice when they fail to discuss the risks and alternative treatment
options when prescribing opioids.
Ask your Representative to cosponsor the Opioid Patients' Right
to Know Act, which would incentivize states to require prescribers to
discuss the addictive qualities of opioids and alternative treatment
options prior to prescribing opioids for acute pain.
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People and families struggling with substance use and addiction
encounter a variety of systemic challenges throughout their journey,
which is why we created a new section of our website called "Help Us
Change the Story of Addiction." The site features personal stories
that bring these structural barriers to life, including
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Elaine's story about not receiving information about the
addiction risks of opioids when her son was prescribed them following
surgery. Each story offers visitors an opportunity to advocate for
policy change by signing an action alert or by sharing similar stories
from their own journey.
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Let's change the story of addiction today.
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