An open letter to America’s physicians on the opioid epidemic
The medical profession must play a lead role in reversing the opioid epidemic that, far too often, has started from a prescription pad.
For the past 20 years, public policies — well-intended but now known to be flawed — compelled doctors to treat pain more aggressively for the comfort of our patients. But today’s crisis plainly tells us we must be much more cautious …