10 Myths of Chronic Pain

Misconceptions about chronic pain can do harm to people with legitimate medical problems. Patients with chronic pain can and should be treated.

10 Myths of Chronic Pain

Where was this info 11 years ago?

This is the one that I'm glad they're saying is a myth

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Myth #3: People who take powerful opiate ("narcotic") pain medication become drug addicts.

Fact: Opiates are highly effective for many types of pain and can be given safely. Physical dependence from pain relievers is different from addiction. Drug addiction is characterized by compulsive craving and use of a drug, which results in physical, psychological, and social harm to the user. An addict’s drug use continues in spite of predictable, consistent harm (self-destructive behavior). The vast majority of people taking opiate medications for pain management do NOT become addicted. Drug dependence, where the body becomes used to the presence of a drug, can occur with the prolonged use of some pain relievers

Some doctor some have fallen victim to chronic pain somewhere down the line....