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Opioids

Dr. Timothy Deer, MD

Dr. Tim Deer clears up the misconception that interventional pain physicians are totally against opioid use. Dr. Deer emphasizes that some patients have experienced harm from opioid use and that there are other options aside from opioid therapy. He points out that if opioid therapy is working for the patient, and the dose and risks are minimal, then the patient should continue with treatment.