So, if you are undergoing surgery, talk to your doctor about whether she thinks you will really need opioid therapy, and if so, for how long. (businessinsider.com)
Approximately 10 million U.S. adults are prescribed long - term opioid therapy for chronic pain. (sciencedaily.com)
Dose reduction may improve pain, function, and quality of life for patients prescribed long - term opioid therapy for chronic pain. (sciencedaily.com)