Safe and Effective Narcotic Use in Chronic Pain - Frankly Speaking EP 16

Based upon CDC data of death, narcotic prescription length of less than 5 days provided the best outcomes and the lowest risk of continued narcotic use.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the scope of the death attributable to narcotics
2. Learn how to prevent a patient from becoming dependent upon opioids
3. Consider methods to wean off opioids and use other proven agents for chronic non-cancerous pain