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Deaths from opioid misuse are surging. The opioid epidemic is real and compounded by the recent surge in synthetic forms such as illegally made fentanyl. A true multimodal approach to pain management that includes therapies to help cope with the physical and mental aspects of pain is necessary to end the over reliance on excessive opioid dependance. An open conversation with your doctor is necessary to understand the long term use of such medications in your condition(s).
Source: The Washington Post