cate the public on the importance of storing opioid medications locked and out of the reach of children and prop- erly disposing of opioid medications following the end of use can encour- age these safe practices. We must actively screen for and
treat comorbid psychiatric disorders in all our patients to ensure that they continue to receive the highest level of care, as patients with psychiatric conditions may have even greater risk than the general population to misuse opioids. Furthermore, our pa- tients would benefit from more active screening, brief intervention, and re- ferral to treatment. As physicians, we see the harsh
reality faced by our patients with a substance use disorder. Stigmatiz- ing patients helps no one. Our goal, as physicians, is to treat our patients and help them live as fully functional members of society. There are people in recovery at every level of govern- ment, the private sector, and through- out our towns and communities. That is because treatment works. n
To learn more about the AMA Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse, visit tma .tips/AMAopioidtaskforce.
LAW FIRM PC
14 TEXAS MEDICINE May 2016
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