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Many people are unaware long-term opioid use can make pain worse, research finds | ABC News

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New research shows many Australians are unaware that taking strong opioid medicatoin for more than a few weeks can actually make their pain worse.

Experts say people are often put on opioid drugs after surgery and find it very difficult to get off them.

Sophie Scott reports.

Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/20....20-06-17/long-term-u

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