It’s important for doctors, dentists and patients alike to be informed on the patterns of opioid use. That way, we are all informed and protected if opioid painkillers are prescribed after oral or any type of surgery.
Did you know that studies have proven that drugs like ibuprofen (called non-steroidal anti-inflammation drugs) are more effective in treating pain after surgery than prescription drugs like Vicodin? Talk to your doctor, surgeon, dentist or oral surgeon about this next time you see them.
How has opioid usage changed in America?
In the 1960s 75% of drug users reported heroin as their introduction to opioids.
In the 2000s 80% of drug users reported prescription drugs as their introduction to opioids.
What are the facts on prescription opioids?
High schoolers who receive an opioid prescription are 33% more likely to misuse opioids between the ages of 18 and 23.
20% to 29% of patients prescribed opioids misuse them.
40% of opioid overdose deaths involved a prescription opioid.
What is being done?
The implementation of the prescription drug monitoring program, an electric database that tracks controlled substance prescriptions in a state, has decreased opioid prescriptions in detal offices from 30.6% to 9.6% in 6 months.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with acetaminophen can be more effective for treating pain than prescription opioids.
What can you do?
Dispose of leftover prescription opioids properly through community-based DEA-approved drug take back programs, or FDA approved methods.
Talk to you doctor about pain management options for post-operative pain following a procedure.
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