The Opioid Paradox
Misuse of opioid pain relievers has led to a nationwide epidemic of abuse and overdoses. But for many people with chronic pain from arthritis and other conditions, these drugs play an important role in their treatment. Maybe you know someone who takes an opioidmedication, or maybe you, yourself, do.
Should you stop? How hard is it, and what does the process feel like? And how would you ease your pain without opioids? In the March-April issue of Arthritis Today, we talk to five people who have faced the challenges of tapering or stopping opioids. Read about their experiences and what they learned.
Should you stop? How hard is it, and what does the process feel like? And how would you ease your pain without opioids? In the March-April issue of Arthritis Today, we talk to five people who have faced the challenges of tapering or stopping opioids. Read about their experiences and what they learned.