Which of the following is a recommendation from the CDC regarding the use of opioid treatments for pain management?
◦ Start with a high dose and then slowly decrease it over a period of a month.
◦ Use alternative methods for pain management when possible (i.e., exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy).
◦ Doctors should prescribe extended-release opioids over a long period rather than immediate-release opioids over a short period.
◦ When a patient requests opioid treatment, the doctor should comply because the patient typically knows what is most likely to help them.