Summary of VA/DoD guidelines for management of chronic pain provides new recommendations on opioid use and mental health evaluations

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Original post: February 13, 2023 2:00 pm Newswise - Substance Abuse Summary of VA/DoD guidelines for management of chronic pain provides new recommendations on opioid use and mental health evaluations

In May 2022, leadership within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) approved a joint clinical practice guideline for the use of opioids when managing chronic pain.