Ending the Opioid Epidemic: New Patient Education Tool and Other Resources for Hospitals

Every day, hospitals see the devastating effects of the U.S. opioid epidemic. While prescription opioids can be a safe and necessary part of pain management, these drugs also carry serious risks of harm because of the potential for addiction, misuse, overdose and death.

Read the full advisory below for ideas for using patient education tools and other resources from the AHA to fight the opioid epidemic.