Opioids for Chronic Pain: Addiction is NOT Rare

Published February 17, 2013

Opioids for Chronic Pain: Addiction is NOT Rare – Prescribers and the public have been misinformed about the risk of addiction when chronic pain is treated with opioids. This has led to overprescribing of opioids and the worst drug epidemic in US history. Even when taken as directed, patients receiving long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain can become addicted.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Minimally Invasive Surgery Works

Filed under: opiate treatment

Different physicians and specialties vary in their approach to treatment, making it hard to identify factors associated with optimal surgical outcomes. NTOS results from compression of the brachial plexus nerves running either through the neck just …
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Smoke signals: Medical marijuana in Canada

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These patients report finding cannabis to be an effective treatment for symptoms of diverse disorders such as chronic pain, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and depression—despite these barriers to access. With regard to pain, CAMPS results suggest that …
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Hep C doctor did not realise danger, court told

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He was diagnosed in 2005 with cancer, which required drastic treatment, and currently suffered from not only his opiate dependency, but also emphysema, asthma and bronchitis. His client also suspected he was showing signs of early onset Alzheimer's …
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