#088- Chronic Pain, Opioids, and Addiction among Older Adults with Dr. Sudheer Potru

[CEU podcast] Is it safe to prescribe opioids to older adults to manage chronic pain? Many older adults are prescribed opioids to manage chronic pain. But in the midst of the opioid crisis and risk for addiction, the question arises, "can older adults use opioids safely?" In this continuing education (CE) podcast episode you'll learn: the history of opioid crisisthe challenges and stigma faced by those living with chronic pain and substance use disorders. the imp...