Britain’s opioid prescribing habits are shifting as the NHS balances pain...

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/britains-opioid-crisis-is-killing-thousands-and-were-still-handing-out-the-pills-5HjdWq4_2/

Britain’s opioid prescribing habits are shifting as the NHS balances pain management with long-term safety. Last year saw 5565 drug-related deaths, a stark reminder of the risks tied to long-term dependency