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Taking prescription opioids for too long can be harmful. Here’s how to cut back and stop

By Aili Langford, Pharmacist, Lecturer, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Sydney Pharmacy School, The University of Sydney, University of Sydney
Christine Lin, Professor, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney

When the risks of taking prescribed opioids outweigh the benefits, it’s time to reduce your dose or stop. New research shows how to do this safely.

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