title: Opioids: beliefs and myths.
abstract: Commonly held beliefs and myths about opioids within Europe are described. These include sedation, cognitive impairment, addiction, pseudoaddiction, tolerance, efficacy, cancer pain, and end-of-life care. Key learning points for refuting untrue beliefs are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Palliative Medicine, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, Horfield Road, Bristol, BS2 8ED, England, UK. k.forbes@bristol.ac.uk
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Forbes
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid