# \#opioids

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## [Chronic pain and medication](https://sameboat.com/t/chronic-pain-and-medication/103)

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**Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://sameboat.com/t/chronic-pain-and-medication/103 "2026-07-26T04:52:43Z")

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Chronic pain treatment is still shifting toward safer, more targeted care, and the biggest message from recent evidence is that opioids should not be the default long-term answer for most people with ongoing pain. The mo…