C) Both A & B
This guide is for anyone who has been taking prescription opioids for 6 months or more for chronic pain no matter where they are in their journey. It has information that is useful to people who have just started thinking about reducing their opioids (tapering) as well as those who have decided tapering is the right path for them and want to make a concrete plan to begin.
D) All of the above
Finding Your Path is here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident as you consider your next steps. It’s designed to encourage curiosity — we invite you to explore the information, engage with the exercises, and ask questions of yourself, your family, and your health care team to find your own path.
D) Designed to help you make decisions about using opioids for chronic pain as part of a journey that requires you to be curious and open to new information and self-reflection.
Reducing or stopping opioids is not a one-time decision but a process. It can go more smoothly if you have thought about your motivations, explored other ways to manage your pain, and have the support of your health care team. We created this guide to support you in that planning process and help you have constructive conversations with your doctor