F4CP Lauds CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines, Chiropractic is Safer, Non-Drug Approach for Pain Relief

Americans consume 80 percent of the world’s opioid (narcotic drugs) supply, despite comprising less than five percent of the global population! That is an amazing statistic.
In 2014, the increased utilization of opioids led to 28,647 deaths – or 61 percent of total drug overdose fatalities in the U.S. 
In response to the new federal guidelines issued by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding opioid prescribing, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) notes that many individuals are prescribed opioids for pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions, including low back and neck pain are unaware of the effectiveness of alternative care, which includes chiropractic.

F4CP Lauds CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines, Chiropractic is Safer, Non-Drug Approach for Pain Relief