Explain community resources for education about opioid use.

Explanation should include key components of and resources for patient education in the use of opioids, including

  • risks
  • benefits
  • side effects
  • tolerance
  • signs of sedation or overdose
  • naloxone, including its storage and disposal.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What resources for opioid education are available locally, statewide, and nationally?
  • Where should the patient first be informed about the resources available?
  • How does social media aid in patient education on opioid addiction?