Pain Management Resources

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Information Sheet

Benzodiazepine Tapering Guide

Alternatives to Benzodiazepine Therapy

The CDC is committed to preventing opioid misuse, overdose and deaths. Programs across the CDC are working to prevent opioid overdoses and other opioid related harms. 

Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

Calculating Total Daily Dose (MED) of Opioids for Safer Dosage

Factsheet CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

Pocket Guide: Tapering opioids for chronic pain

Checklist for prescribing opioids for chronic pain 

California Department of Public Health

• Opioids and Pregnancy Brochure
• CDPH Opioid Guidance Letter

Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluations System (CURES)

• Alert Mandatory Use of CURES 2.0 Begins October 2, 2018

• CURES Mandatory Consultation-Frequently Asked Questions

The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness provides a full range of alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment options for people who live in Santa Barbara County.

• Santa Barbara County Drug and Alcohol Services Program

• Santa Barbara County: 1-888-868-1649

Santa Barbara County Drug Medi-Cal organized Deliver System (DMC-ODS)

• DMC-ODS is a benefit program of Medi-Cal that provides health care services for people who have at least one Substance Use Disorders. Please see the attachments below for detailed information on the program. 
  • DMC-ODS Beneficiary Handbook
  • DMC-ODS Continuum of Care
  • DMC-ODS Provider Directory

The County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency offers a variety of services and programs to help people with drug and alcohol problems. 

• San Luis Obispo County and Alcohol Services Program
  • San Luis Obispo County 1-800-838-1381