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Drugs: Relief and Addiction
What You Need to Know
SLIDESHOW
9 Potential Side Effects of Opioid Medications
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dr. Russell Portenoy, a Leader in Pain Medicine, Answers Critical Questions About Using Opioids for Chronic Pain
Dr. Russell Portenoy
Beth Israel Medical Center
A: No. Opioids should be considered for every patient with chronic, moderate to severe pain, but in every case, you would only prescribe the opioid after carefully considering the responses to several questions. Read More
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ONLINE RESOURCES
The Best Websites About Using Drugs to Treat Chronic Pain
- Site: National Pain Foundation
- Who it's for: People in pain and their families
- Why we like it: Treatment information is organized by pain type (such as arthritis, cancer pain, fibromyalgia, and back pain), which makes it easy to find detailed information about the medications for your specific condition.
