This three-part webinar-based course presents an overview of prescribing opioids in primary care, along with recommendations of alternatives to opioids for pain relief and the warning signs of addiction for prescribers.

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Understand guidelines for opioid prescribing in primary care settings;
• Choose effective alternatives to opioids to prescribe for pain management; and
• Recognize the warning signs of opioid addiction and treatment options.

Developed by the Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center.