In response to increasing rates of opioid use disorder and overdose, new guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that nonpharmacologic therapies be the first-line treatment for chronic pain. They list physical therapy, weight loss, and psychological therapies (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy) as evidence-based treatments for chronic pain.
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Friday, March 18, 2016