Opioid Use Disorder: Responsible Approaches to Pain Management for Fire Fighters

This segment explores best practices for fire fighters interested in managing pain while minimizing or discontinuing the use of opioids. Dr. Alan Gonzalez-Cota, a pain management expert and medical consultant for the IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery, shares his perspective and lessons learned in treating fire fighters with pain management challenges as a result of occupational injury, overuse, and trauma.