A report by the Human Rights Watch on the unintended consequences of the nation-wide reaction to the opioid crisis.
Read the report here.
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FDA – Safety Report
FDA identifies harm reported from sudden discontinuation of opioid pain medicines and requires label changes to guide prescribers on gradual, individualized tapering
FDA Drug Safety Communication
A safety announcement by the FDA on the dangers of rapid discontinuation of opioid medication with patients who are physically dependent.
Read the article here.
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