The opioid epidemic in the United States has raised critical concerns about the appropriate use of opioids for chronic pain management. As advanced nursing practice pharmacology students, understanding the risks, benefits, and evidence-based strategies is essential. How to safely approach chronic pain patients while minimizing the potential for opioid misuse and overdose?

Every student must provide a substantive response to the topic of the discussion 

APA format is mandatory. At least 3 appropriate references should be used. No “IA” 

Post at least 350 words.

Turnitin less than 20 %