<br /> Research now shows that chronic pain can be treated at the same quality using opioids or over-the-counter drugs.<br />“In patients with back irritation or hip or knee arthritis, the pharmaceuticals actually yielded slightly less relief than nonopioids.” geek.com<br />In fact, research shows that the nonopioid group felt less pain and less side effects over time.<br />Medical professionals recommend anyone with chronic back pain shouldn’t take opioids. <br />
