The American Society of Anesthesiologists recently presented research showing that many patients only get limited relief from opioid (narcotic) drugs while experiencing side effects that effect the quality of their lives. There is also no evidence that they are effective for back pain of more than 3 months duration, although they are commonly prescribed for these chronic conditions.
The Society states that while some patients may benefit from opioids for severe pain for a few days after an injury, physicians need to wean their patients off them and use multi-modal therapies instead.”
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Many Back Pain Patients Get Limited Relief From Opioids And Worry About Taking Them, Survey Shows
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