Opioids

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    In Pain? Many Doctors Say Opioids Are Not The Answer

    The opioid addiction crisis has led to a crackdown on prescriptions for chronic pain patients, who are increasingly given less addictive painkillers along with referrals for acupuncture, physical therapy, massage and even yoga.

    By Emily Bazar

  • HMO Doctors Take Pains To Slash Opioid Prescriptions

    A Kaiser Permanente pain management program in Southern California aims to help patients taper off addictive painkillers. Some doctors and patients see it as a godsend; others complain that patients have been cut off medications they need.

    By Sam Quinones