“In the debate over opioid addiction, there’s one group we aren’t hearing from: chronic pain patients, many of whom need to use the drugs on a long-term basis.” Drug AddictionChronic PainDrug AbuseOpiatesSubstance AbuseMedia BiasPainkillersOpioidsChronic Pain StigmaStigmatizationOpioid UseStigmatizedPain Killer PillsDrug Seeking Author:S. E. Smith
“Anyone who takes opioids on a regular basis will become dependent upon them, meaning they will have to taper off gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms. But very few chronic pain patients exhibit the compulsive drug-seeking behaviors of someone who is addicted.” AddictionMythsChronic PainDrug AbuseSubstance AbuseChronic Pain StigmaOpioid UseOpioid AbusePain ManagementDrug SeekingPain MedsDrug Dependance Author:Karen Lee Richards