How to Spot an Unnecessary Opioid Prescription
by Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki from Lifehacker on (#3ZF1R)
Sometimes an opioid really is the best painkiller for you, and it's certainly possible to take them responsibly. But new research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that doctors seem to be prescribing them inappropriately, which could be contributing to addiction.