In a controlled clinical trial, researchers looked at data from nearly 1,000 patients with chronic pain who were treated with opioid pain medication in four primary care practices. (sciencedaily.com)
There was also a 20 percent drop in opioid pain medication use at 12 weeks in both groups as determined through self - report questionnaires and a review of medical records. (sciencedaily.com)
With the country facing an epidemic of opioid pain medication abuse, the answer should be simple: Just enough to ease patients» immediate post-surgery pain. (sciencedaily.com)