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Mayo Clinic’s Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use
The opioid epidemic
| | What if we are the generation that ends it? |
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| NEW BOOK | | This empowering book helps readers make informed, lifesaving decisions about the use of opioids. | | Learn more |
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Dear Reader,
Opioids are the deadliest drug class in the medical world. Every eight minutes, someone in the U.S. dies of an opioid overdose. You may wonder why they’re still prescribed. Here's why: Opioids – when taken by the right person, for the right reason, in the right form, at the right dose and for the right length of time – are one of our most powerful tools against many types of pain.
Ending the Crisis reinvests Mayo's collective expertise into the lives of every person trying to understand opioids and their role in managing pain or dealing with the complications caused by these powerful drugs. Inside you’ll find: Managing pain and using prescribed opioids safely Understanding addiction and opioid use disorder Example of a real-life intervention Treatment programs and help taking the first step Helping loved ones recover from opioid use disorder Opioid overdose: how you can save a life
Ending the Crisis is dedicated to those who shared their stories, those who lost the battle and those who continue to make a difference. Let's end the crisis together. Order your copy now and get a special discount for a limited time! | | Order now | Yours in good health,
Holly Geyer, M.D., Addiction Medicine Specialist Medical Editor |
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| P.S. While you patiently wait for your book to arrive, explore the Mayo Clinic Opioid Resource Center below! |
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| Mayo Clinic Opioid Resource Center | | This collection of artices and educational materials is part of our efforts to help you better understand opioids. | | Read more |
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