Prescription Opiod Use Disorder Resources and Advocacy

A person with prescription opioid use disorder (POUD) is unable to control the use of opioids, and behaviours associated with getting and using opioids that increasingly interfere with daily life.

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POUD Resources

SAMHSA
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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POUD Advocacy Groups

Support, communities, and information concerning living with asthma.
American Society of Addiction Medicine
AMA

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POUD Blogs

POUD blogs contribute tips and useful information that can help you manage your addiction, provide support, and keep your symptoms under control .
The Good Life
Health Care Resource Centers Blog

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POUD Stories

Read inspiring stories from people who have had opioid addiction on topics such as exercise, keeping well, treatments, and recovery.
Tessa's Prescription Opioid Addiction Story
Avoid Opioid Prescription Addiction
Cristin's Story of Opioid Addiction
David's Story of Opioid Addiction
Heroin and Opioid Addiction Stories

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Opioid Addiction Apps

Opioid addiction apps can help you on your journey to recovery.
ReSet-o reSET-O® is a 12-week prescription digital therapeutic for patients with opioid use disorder who are in outpatient treatment.

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Clinical Trial Results

Results of recent clinical trials on prescription opioid use disorder.
Which Medication Helps Beat Depression in POUD?

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Opioid Addiction Books

Books about opioid addiction can provide information on the opioid crisis and tips on recovering from addiction. Here are some of the most recent.

   

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