Prescription Medication Misuse and Overdose Prevention
Prescription drug misuse and abuse, specifically opioids, is a huge problem in California.
The Medical Board has joined forces with the California Department of Public Health,
the Pharmacy Board, and many other State agencies and stakeholders to expand prevention
and treatment strategies as well as to decrease the amount of misuse. In addition
it’s important to recognize that these medications are needed and have “an appropriate
use”. The Board is dedicated to working with the Statewide Opioid Safety Workgroup in educating and
informing physicians and consumers, in conjunction with the Board’s number one
mission “consumer protection.”