The Chronic Pain Crisis is the Opioid Crisis
Bottom Line: For decades, opioids were marketed as a "safer" alternative to treat chronic pain. And as the number of people seeking care for chronic pain began to rise, so…
Bottom Line: For decades, opioids were marketed as a "safer" alternative to treat chronic pain. And as the number of people seeking care for chronic pain began to rise, so…
The Bottom Line: If you make it a habit to watch the news, you’ve probably wondered on more than one occasion “How did the opioid crisis start?” Well, the answer…
About 30 years ago, the medical community shifted how they thought pain should be addressed. "Pain is a 5th vital sign" became a rallying cry, and new medications were created…
There is no question that opioids are powerful pain killers. The problem is… they are also highly addictive and don't actually fix the cause of your pain. If you're struggling…
It's estimated that over 200 million opioid prescriptions are written each year. This use and abuse has led to an epidemic that's been fueled by chronic pain. Opioids temporarily hide…