Opioid Prescribing: Understanding the Risks
The popularity of opioid analgesics for pain has plummeted as judged by healthcare providers on the front lines of prescribing. A large survey of primary…
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Study: Hospitals Often Prescribe Pain Meds in High Doses
A large study of opioid prescribing practices in hospitals has found that over half of all nonsurgical patients were given painkillers -- often at very…
How Patients and Doctors Talk About Painkiller Risks
Much has been said and reported in the mainstream media about the abuse and misuse of prescription painkillers – but how often is the issue…