OPIOID RISKS — KNOW THE FACTS
Understanding opioids is the first step toward safer pain management.
Whether you're a patient managing chronic pain or a provider supporting them, this site is built around evidence-based guidance and practical resources.
217
Americans die from opioid overdose every day
CDC, 2023
75%
of long-term opioid users continue to avoid withdrawal — not to manage pain
SAMHSA TIP 45
4 in 5
heroin users started with prescription painkillers
CDC
99%
provider CDC guideline adoption after OpioidRx engagement
OPCM TPA Case Study
PATIENT INFORMATION
Protecting You and Your Family
Understand how opioids work, what dependence means, and how to have better conversations with your care team.
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PROVIDER INFORMATION
Supporting Better Clinical Outcomes
Clinical tools, CDC guideline resources, and information about the OpioidRx program — designed to support, not supplant, your clinical judgment.
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ABOUT THIS SITE
OpioidRisks.org is a public education resource from Opioid Clinical Management Inc. (OPCM). The information on this site is based on CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines and published research — offered as an educational resource for patients and clinicians alike.