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Chronic Pain Medical Care

Is Managed Care Pushing America's Deadly Opiate Addiction?

Susana Duncan, M.D. | Posted 01.08.2013 | Healthy Living
Read More: Prescription Drug Addiction, Healthy Living Health News, Opioids, Prescription Painkillers, Obamacare, Affordable Care Act, Addiction and Recovery, Prescription Drugs, Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Medical Care, Managed Care, Health Care, Prescription Drug Abuse, Healthy Living News
Susana Duncan, M.D.

As I reflect on why this wave of opiate addiction is so rapidly gaining hold in America, I realize that the answer lies in the new realities of how doctors must practice to earn their livelihood.

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Does Pain Affect Our Behavior Toward Others?

Julie Chen, M.D. | Posted 12.26.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Medical Care, Impact of Pain, Pain Effects, Healthy Living Body, Relationships, Emotional Pain, Acute Pain, Healthy Living News
Julie Chen, M.D.

When you are in pain, does it ever seem like nothing else matters except you and your pain? Well, you may not be alone in this feeling.

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Chronic Pain? 11 Ways to Cope With A Lack of Support

Health.com | Anne Harding | Posted 07.16.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia Support, Chronic Pain Medical Care, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain Coping Skills, Chronic Pain Support, Pain Support, Chronic Pain Treatment, Healthy Living News

If you’re in chronic pain, it’s challenging for you and your friends and family. This is particularly true if you have an "invisible" cond...

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