Opioids: Why ‘dangerous’ drugs are still being used to treat pain
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44797545 By Dr Katherine Sleeman & Prof Sir John Strang King’s College London The widespread use of opioids to treat pain frequently prompts concerns about addiction and even deaths. So, why are these sometimes dangerous drugs still being given to patients? Much stronger than many of the other options, opioids are among the…