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Chronic pain and opioid dependence can reinforce each other, leaving people caught between uncontrolled symptoms and the risks of continued opioid use. Effective care addresses both conditions at the same time while accounting for sleep, mobility, mental health, and daily responsibilities.
This coordinated model gives clinicians a clearer view of a person’s health and creates a treatment plan that can change as recovery progresses.
