Rising Opioid use reflects failing health system rather than reckless prescribing
The significant increase in opioid painkiller use in Ireland likely stems from a failing health system rather than irresponsible prescribing practices, according to a leading addiction counselor responding to new data showing alarming prescription trends. Michael Guerin, an addiction specialist, emphasized that opioid painkillers are “not being given out like smarties” by medical professionals, but … Read more