Book Details
Format
Kindle
Pages
24
Language
English
Published
Dec 7, 2018
Description
Robert Lyons delves into the controversial impact of the CDC's 2016 opioid prescribing guidelines, examining how these regulations have reshaped pain management in America. He explores the political landscape during the Obama administration and reveals how the push to curb opioid prescriptions has inadvertently jeopardized the rights of patients suffering from chronic pain.
Through compelling narratives and eye-opening analysis, Lyons argues that the stigmatization of opioids and the resulting restrictions have left many vulnerable individuals without adequate treatment options. He highlights the consequences of these policies, posing critical questions about the balance between addressing addiction and ensuring that patients can access the care they need to live full lives.
Through compelling narratives and eye-opening analysis, Lyons argues that the stigmatization of opioids and the resulting restrictions have left many vulnerable individuals without adequate treatment options. He highlights the consequences of these policies, posing critical questions about the balance between addressing addiction and ensuring that patients can access the care they need to live full lives.