CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016

Guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain; includes how to communicate risks/benefits with patients and reducing the risks associated with long-term opioid therapy.
CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Clinical Practice: 
Pain Management