Opioids

X-Waiver No Longer Required to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

In DEA guidance released in Jan 2023, an X-Waiver is no longer required to treat patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. ACEP has more details about treatment options and training requir...

EM Opioid Advisory Network

COMPASS Huntington: A Unique First Responder Wellness Center

Fentanyl and Induction in the age of Fentanyl

Resources

Buprenorphine after Naloxone

Passing the Time After Opioid Stuffing in Asymptomatic Adults

6 Part Webinar Series on Opioid Use Disorder, Federal and State Regulations, Regulatory Considerations, and State Initiatives

Opioids

ACEP Hosts Summit on Impact of Stigma and OUD in Emergency Settings

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Accreditation Levels

Frequently Asked Questions

Pain and Addiction Care in the ED

Sex-Based Differences in Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression

Bills in the House & Senate to “Deregulate” Buprenorphine and Other Legislative & Regulatory News

PDMP Legislation

Naloxone Legislation

Pain Management

Continuing Medical Education

State Specific Policies

Myths and Facts of Opioid Policy Advocacy

Opioid Prescribing Legislation

Opioid Advocacy Resources

You’ve Got a Friend: Eva’s Village Opioid Overdose Recovery Program and Peer Recovery Specialists

Update on ACEP’s Opioid Advocacy Efforts

Opioids Reference Materials for ED Staff

Opioids - Patient Education Handouts

Opioid Use Disorder Resources

Opioid Prescribing in the ED

Sobering Centers

Senate Approves ACEP-Supported Opioid Legislation

Drug Take Back Programs

Electronic Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

Opioid Resources