Myth-Representations of Opioids & Their Risks
by Zangani • 10 November 2011 • Pain News
After more than a decade of increasing opioid prescribing for chronic pain, the pendulum may be swinging the other way. A recent editorial in a major journal appears to reflect common misunderstandings and negative perspectives on the effectiveness and potential harms of opioids. So, it seems essential at this time to dispel the myths and shift the dialog back toward patient needs and benefits