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Opioid Prescribing PSA (:60)

  

This 60 second public service announcement is based on the July 2017 CDC Vital Signs report. Higher opioid prescribing puts patients at risk for addiction and overdose. Learn what can be done about this serious problem. Created: 7/6/2017 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 7/6/2017. Series Name: CDC Radio.

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Opioid Prescribing PSA (:60)

Despite recent declines, opioid prescribing remains high and varies as much as six-fold across counties in the United States. Higher opioid prescribing puts patients at risk for addiction and overdose.

Healthcare providers:

• Prescribe opioids only when benefits outweigh risks. Non-opioid options include acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen, as well as exercise therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

• For acute pain, prescribe opioids only for the number of days that pain is expected to be severe. Three days or less is often enough; more than seven days is rarely needed. Start with the lowest effective dose and reassess benefits and risks when considering dose increases.

For more recommendations, see the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.

To learn more, visit www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns..

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