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Opiophobia

by Evert | Feb 17, 2012 | Popular |

A perfect system for pain management with no non-therapeutic use of prescription medication is not a realistic goal. It should not be the basis of policy making – especially when it would involve treating all patients as suspect. Acceptance of this fact isn’t surrender, it’s wisdom.

For a more nuanced understanding of the issue I recommend: Pain, physical dependence and pseudoaddiction: redefining addiction for ‘nice’ people?

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