09.30.2020 - By Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Summary
- Opioids have a place for acute pain management
- Opioids have also been associated with reductions in anxiety and depression
- Dependence and tolerance develop quickly
- Currently opioids are very easily diverted
- Prevention needs to focus on all of the reasons people abuse opioids including stress and anxiety management, depression, and pain
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