RAND Research Topic: Public Safety2024-03-19T00:42:46ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/public-safety.htmlAlternatives to OpioidsPatricia M. Herman; Michele J. Maiers; Ryan R. Burdick; Bradley D. Steinhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2628-1.html2023-08-29T07:45:00Z2023-08-29T07:45:00Z<p>An effective approach to the opioid crisis requires primary prevention strategies to reduce unnecessary opioid initiation. Opioid settlement funds should be directed toward these strategies by leveraging nonpharmacological pain management.</p>