In Denver health experts have witnessed a common way doctors are treating COVID Long Haulers and it is drawing concerns over the use of opioids.
A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis and the Department of Veterans has shown a high rate of COVID Long Haulers patients are receiving opioid treatments.
These are easy to prescribe, but will also create another pandemic. A pandemic of substance abuse.
This should not be the first line of defense to treat the pain of COVID-19.