There is a sweeping misperception that opioids are the best cure for all chronic pain. The United States has just 4.6 percent of the world’s population yet, incredibly, uses 80 percent of the world’s opioids. Their use – and abuse – has exposed patients to dangerous and unnecessary risks associated with the longer term use of these drugs.
READ MOREPatients are used to answering their doctor’s questions but are often hesitant to ask any of their own. At Dallas Back Pain Management, we believe that questions can lead to more informed discussions and smarter decisions.
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