At the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition, we know that engaging our medical community is one of the best ways to increase opioid prevention and increase the use of early intervention. Here, we have compiled a list of tools and information that will best help medical personnel prepare and reduce opioid overdoses.
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Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System is a database of Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in California.
A long acting, full opioid agonist that reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It initially must be taken supervised by a practitioner, and the length of methadone treatment is 12 months minimum. When taken as prescribed, it is safe and effective in a part of treating OUD.
An opioid partial agonist that can decrease physical dependency and increase safety in cases of overdose. Due to the lower potential of misuse, buprenorphine is very accessible as it can be prescribed and dispensed at a doctor’s office. Patients start using when they are in the earlier stages of opioid withdrawal.
Blocks the sedative effects of opioids and binds and blocks opioid receptors to reduce and suppress opioid cravings. It can actually be used to treat both opioid and alcohol use disorder.
Naltrexone is not addictive and does not cause withdrawal symptoms with stopping use and comes in pill and injectable form.
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