Opioid addiction numbers to be revealed for the first time
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Opioid addiction numbers to be revealed for the first time

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49159730 By Hugh Pym Health editor The number of patients addicted to opioid painkillers in England and the length of time they have been dependent will be set out in full for the first time in a major report due out in weeks. Sources say the report from Public Health…

Opioids: Why ‘dangerous’ drugs are still being used to treat pain
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Opioids: Why ‘dangerous’ drugs are still being used to treat pain

Byangie vallejo

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…