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Subject: Chronic Pain Meds Unlikely to Cause Addiction 17th June 2008, 04:24
The general population and many in the medical community alike harbor the popular opinion that using strong pain medications, including opioids, for long-term, chronic pain puts the patient at high risk of developing an addiction to the pain medications. A report presented recently at the annual meeting of the American Pain Society (APS) reveals evidence to the contrary.
Chronic Pain Meds Unlikely to Cause Addiction
Doc Mike
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Subject: Re: Chronic Pain Meds Unlikely to Cause Addiction 17th June 2008, 08:03
Tell that to our PM guys. Or tell that to the ER staff, you've been there Brianna and you know how they treat you. Don't get me started
Brianna Admin
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Subject: Re: Chronic Pain Meds Unlikely to Cause Addiction 18th June 2008, 05:35
Yes Mike I've been to the ER, Terry has and I'm sure you have. It's horrible what they put you through even though you've been there before and they know you. They think, now she's addicted and wants stronger drugs
terry
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Subject: Re: Chronic Pain Meds Unlikely to Cause Addiction 18th June 2008, 12:44
Maybe we should print that article out and take it with us next time??
Doc Mike
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Subject: Re: Chronic Pain Meds Unlikely to Cause Addiction 18th June 2008, 19:44
terry wrote:
Maybe we should print that article out and take it with us next time??
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Subject: Re: Chronic Pain Meds Unlikely to Cause Addiction
17th June 2008, 04:24
