Managing Pain and Opioid Use Awareness

Living with pain can be really challenging, and for many people with disabilities, opioids can provide

much-needed relief. 6.5% of people with disabilities have reported having an opioid use disorder.

Healthy People 2030 is working to help reduce the number of people aged 12 and older in the

U.S. who experience opioid addiction. If you’re taking opioids,

follow your provider’s instructions carefully can make a big difference. Don’t increase the dose or take it

more often without checking with your doctor. It’s also best to avoid sharing your

medication with anyone else even loved ones who may be in pain. Opioid use can lead

to dependency. The signs of addiction are feeling drowsy or confused, nausea,