Abuse of and addiction to opioid medications continues to be a growing issue worldwide with opioid abuse often beginning with prescribed products in medical care.  Multimodal pain management uses alternatives to opioids to prevent the initial exposure that may lead to addiction and abuse. This podcast is focused on describing the management of acute and chronic pain conditions with opioid sparing modalities and analgesic optimization.  
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.