CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain—United States, 2016

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Authors

Deborah Dowell · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Tamara M. Haegerich · National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Roger Chou · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Abstract

The guideline is intended to improve communication about benefits and risks of opioids for chronic pain, improve safety and effectiveness of pain treatment, and reduce risks associated with long-term opioid therapy.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pain Management and Opioid Use Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 315, Issue 15, pp. 1624-1624

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2016.1464

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