[Insert additional component] [Insert additional component] [Insert additional component] Drug Testing Company Vendor Comparison Worksheet Opioid Alternatives for Pain Management A number of medications and treatments exist that can help manage pain, with fewer risks and side effects. Some were mentioned earlier in this toolkit. Consider emailing this list or sharing it on social media to educate employees about pain management alternatives. Talk with your doctor about the benefits of using one of the below methods if you suffer from chronic pain. Some of the options may even work more effectively than opioids, depending on the type of pain. Here are some of the alternative solutions proposed by the CDC: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen Cognitive behavioral therapy—a psychological, goal-directed approach in which patients learn how to modify physical, behavioral, and emotional triggers of pain and stress Exercise therapy, including physical therapy Medications for depression or for seizures Interventional therapies (injections) Exercise and weight loss therapies such as acupuncture and massage Substance Abuse Incident Report Form Employee Name: ________________________________________ Date of Incident: ____________ Employee Department: __________________________________________________________________
[Insert additional component] [Insert additional component] [Insert additional component] Drug Testing Company Vendor Comparison Worksheet Opioid Alternatives for Pain Management A number of medications and treatments exist that can help manage pain, with fewer risks and side effects. Some were mentioned earlier in this toolkit. Consider emailing this list or sharing it on social media to educate employees about pain management alternatives. Talk with your doctor about the benefits of using one of the below methods if you suffer from chronic pain. Some of the options may even work more effectively than opioids, depending on the type of pain. Here are some of the alternative solutions proposed by the CDC: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen Cognitive behavioral therapy—a psychological, goal-directed approach in which patients learn how to modify physical, behavioral, and emotional triggers of pain and stress Exercise therapy, including physical therapy Medications for depression or for seizures Interventional therapies (injections) Exercise and weight loss therapies such as acupuncture and massage Substance Abuse Incident Report Form Employee Name: ________________________________________ Date of Incident: ____________ Employee Department: __________________________________________________________________
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