Study: What patients really think about opioid vs. non-opioid medications for chronic pain

(Regenstrief Institute) A new study investigates pre-existing perceptions about pain medications by individuals with chronic pain and how these perceptions relate to patients' experiences with these medications. The study found that, despite strongly held beliefs about opioid and non-opioid medications, patients were often surprised by their own results from these drugs.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news