opioids Archives - Medical Forum

The problem with opioids

James Knox·March 16, 2020

Australia has seemingly avoided the opioid crisis that has spread across North America, but upon closer inspection there are parallels between what is happening in our backyard and what is reported from the other side of the world. Read More...

Features Lead Articles

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Opioids: What clinicians have to say

Medical Forum·March 10, 2020

Medical Forum asked pain and addiction medicine specialists for their view on a range of issues around the use of opioids Read More...

Features Lead Articles

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WA’s Grim Opioid Statistics

Dr Richard O'Regan·December 2, 2019

A multi-faceted approach is needed to rein in the rate of unintentional drug induced deaths, writes addiction medicine specialist, Dr Richard O’Reagan. Read More...

Guest Column Opinion

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Beyond opioids – a guide to treating chronic pain

Dr Michael Veltman·March 6, 2019

Patients becoming dependent on opioids is a situation everyone tries to avoid. What are the alternatives? Read More...

Clinical Articles

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Feeling ‘Safe’ to Move

Dr Brett Buist·October 4, 2018

There are viable treatment options for a common and painful condition that don’t involve opioids and surgery, says exercise physiologist, Dr Brett Buist. Read More...

Guest Column Opinion

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