Prescriber Resources

This page contains all of the latest resources compiled to keep you informed about what you need to know before prescribing opioids under the new law. 

Additional Toolkits

• Wexford County Opioid Toolkit
• Michigan Opioid Collaborative Toolkits: The Michigan Opioid Collaborative (MOC) has several toolkits for providers on their website:
  • Alcohol Use Disorder Toolkit
  • Cannabis Use Disorder Toolkit
  • Stimulant Use Disorder Toolkit
  • Polysubstance: Opioid and Stimulant Use Toolkit

Downloadable Documents

• Acute Care Opioid Treatment and Prescribing Recommendations - ED
• Acute Care Opioid Treatment and Prescribing Recommendations - Surgical
• Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency Based Approach to Opioid Epidemic (2018 Handout)
• Opioid Prescribing Requirements and Recommendation by Prescription Class

Forms 

• Start Talking Consent for Controlled Substances Containing Opioids (Form 11930)
• Start Talking Consent for Controlled Substances Containing Opioids (Spanish Form 11959)
• Start Talking Consent for Controlled Substances Containing Opioids - Cadillac-Grayling (Form NUR21023)  
• Opioid Start Talking Informed Consent Form - State of Michigan's Version
• Opioid Patient Information

Useful Links

• CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain 
• Complete List of Controlled Substances -- by CSA Schedule
• Counseling Patients About Pain & Opioid Use After Surgery
• Michigan Health & Hospital Association
• Michigan State Medical Society

Opioid Disposal Sites

• OPEN -- Safe Drug Disposal
• OPEN -- MI Opioid Disposal Map