Risks For Painkiller Abuse Do Not Outweigh Benefits Of Chronic Pain Control

Research reported at the American Pain Society annual meeting shows that, contrary to widespread beliefs, less than 3 percent of patients with no history of drug abuse who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain will show signs of possible drug abuse or dependence.

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Posted in Chronic Pain, Pain Management at May 9th, 2008. Trackback URI: trackback
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