HHS.GOV/OPIOIDS FIND TREATMENT Prescription opioids can be an effective form of pain management, but they are not always the only option. It is important to understand the potential benefits and risks before you begin taking medications. What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking OpioidsBefore you go to the doctor, review this checklist of questions about…
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Can California Change What’s Happening in Chronic Pain Treatment?
Posted on August 3, 2019 by Ed Coghlan When it comes to how government will define and execute its role in the treatment of chronic pain, the emphasis has been on the federal government: the CDC Guideline, the DEA enforcement and the HHS Pain Task Force Recommendations. But in truth, there are 51 pain policies—what…

