Walsh, Amy2008-11-242008-11-242008-11-24https://hdl.handle.net/11299/45383The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.A better understanding of opioids and other treatment options for chronic pain will empower patients and help them feel like an active participant in their pain management. Helping patients understand what is expected of them when using narcotics will reduce the risk of developing the adversarial relationship that sometimes accompanies opioid agreements.en-USopioid contractchronic painOther