The objectives of this report are: (1) to formulate recommendations and protocols that guarantee the appropriate duration and use of opioid therapies to prevent their serious side effects; (2) to determine the information required before an opioid is prescribed in relation both, to the patient and the medication selected; (3) to propose tools for the adequate follow-up of patients

Authors:

• Ana I. Henche Ruiz. Médico de Familia, Experta en Adicciones. Unidad de Conductas Adictivas (UCS) de Toledo. Servicio de Psiquiatría. SESCAM
   
• José Manuel Paredero Domínguez. Farmacéutico de Atención Primaria. Servicio de Farmacia de Atención Primaria. Gerencia de Atención Integrada de Guadalajara. SESCAM