[Irish Examiner] , Griffin, Niamh Doctors advised to avoid prescribing opioids for long-term pain due to lack of evidence. (10 Apr 2026)
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Item Type
News
Publication Type
Irish-related
Drug Type
Opioid
Intervention Type
Prevention, Harm reduction
Source
Date
10 April 2026
EndNote
Subjects
A Substance use and dependence > Effects or consequences
B Substances > Opioids (opiates)
B Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Opioid product
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Medical substance > Prescription drug (medicine / medication)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Risk and protective factors > Risk factors
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Treatment and maintenance > Treatment issues (pain management)
T Demographic characteristics > Doctor / physician
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
B Substances > Opioids (opiates)
B Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Opioid product
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Medical substance > Prescription drug (medicine / medication)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Risk and protective factors > Risk factors
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Treatment and maintenance > Treatment issues (pain management)
T Demographic characteristics > Doctor / physician
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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