Opioids and Chronic Pain

Chronic pain lasts months or years and can affect any part of your body. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety. The first step in chronic pain management is to find and treat the cause.

There are several methods to help chronic pain. Over-the-counter medications, physical therapy and pain medication are a few. Some pain medications, such as opioids, can be effective but can also be addictive. Opioids can also have dangerous interactions with other medications.

Review the flyers below to learn more about using opioids correctly to manage pain and what to do in an emergent health situation caused by opioid overuse.

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