This resource discusses the potential harms of long-term opioid use for pain management and emphasizes the commitment of healthcare providers to provide the best possible treatment for patients' pain while also minimizing the risks of opioids. It encourages patients to communicate their treatment preferences and to ask about non-opioid options for pain relief. The resource also stresses the importance of only using opioids when necessary and for the shortest duration possible to ensure patient health and safety.
