Opioid Wisely

Opioid Wisely

Evidence, Guidelines and Recommendations

Find 15 specialty-specific recommendations for when the use of opioids should not be first line therapy and information resources to help patients have informed conversations with their clinicians about safe options for managing pain.

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Evidence, Guidelines and Recommendations
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Jul 4, 2025
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Psychiatry
Pain
Mental Health
Substance Use Disorders
Family Medicine (Primary Care)
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine

Related Resources

PDF Document (External)
BC’s Guideline for the Clinical Management of Opioid Addiction (2017)
Amidst a provincial overdose crisis, British Columbia made concerted efforts to address gaps in the provision of evidence-based treatment options and care for individuals with opioid use disorder, including the development of provincial guidelines as well as the creation of its aligned training program, the Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program.
Web Link
Health Quality Ontario Standards: Opioid Prescribing for Acute Pain
This quality standard includes: quality statements, patient reference guide, recommendations for adoption and a getting started guide
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Management of opioid use disorders: a national clinical practice guideline
This guideline was developed to provide Canadian health professionals with an educational tool and clinical practice recommendations for the treatment of opioid use disorder.

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