Filename: REDUCING-AND-STOPPING-OPIOIDS-LEAFLET-MAY24-3.PDF
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Description: It used to be thought that opioids were also useful for people with longer-lasting pain known as chronic pain which goes on for months or years. We now know that opioids don’t help long-term pain and, more importantly, are not safe to take for longer periods of time.
It used to be thought that opioids were also useful for people with longer-lasting pain known as chronic pain which goes on for months or years. We now know that opioids don’t help long-term pain and, more importantly, are not safe to take for longer periods of time.
This leaflet has includes information on reducing and stopping opioids.
Last updated: May 2024