4 Common Opioid Myths
Channel: Professional Supplement Center
Date: 2017-12-06

4 Common Opioid Myths

#1
The recent increase in heroin use in the U.S. is a result of increased restriction on prescribing opioid painkillers.
MYTH – Research has found that the increase use of heroin in the U.S. had begun before the newer restrictions on prescribing of opioid painkillers were instituted. 

#2
Because they are sedating, opioids are useful to manage sleep problems that are often associated with chronic pain.
MYTH – Although opioids are sedating, they can disrupt normal sleep architecture and exacerbate rather than alleviate sleep problems.

#3
Because of its long half-life, methadone only needs to be administered once per day to achieve its optimal painkilling effect.
MYTH – Methadone only needs to be administered once per day when used for the treatment of opioid addiction. However, it’s painkilling effect only lasts from 6 to 8 hours. 

#4
Very few patients prescribed opioid painkillers for legitimate pain complaint end up misusing or becoming addicted to them. 
MYTH – Between 21% and 29% of patients with chronic pain end up misusing the medications and between 8% and 12% become addicted to them. 

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