By Kaitlin Sullivan
Originally published by our sister publication, Pain Medicine News
Faced with a novel health crisis, researchers are collecting data on the long-term impact of using opioids to treat COVID-19 pain.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that about 10% of people who are on opioid therapy for their chronic pain eventually will become chronic users. However, according to a study presented at the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine’s 2021 spring