title: Chronic pain and opioids: dispelling myths and exploring the facts.
abstract: Opioid use for chronic non-malignant pain remains controversial and is surrounded by myths and misconceptions. As new research emphasises the importance of early effective pain management, comprehensive, well-researched guidelines may help the care of patients with chronic non-malignant pain.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Health and Community Studies, Bournemouth University, Poole Hospital NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Eileen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mann
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D006801:Humans; D009294:Narcotics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D011788:Quality of Life
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D009294:Narcotics