Ban term 'painkiller' to end obsession with drugs

Ban term 'painkiller' to end obsession with drugs Government adviser calls for change in culture on painkillers with greater focus on social issues.

Prof Jamie Coleman said the phrase raised unrealistic expectations - with "pain-reliever" a better option. Research suggests just one in 10 patients seeking help for long-term pain, benefit from strong painkillers. BBC News - Health

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• 'Painkillers should be renamed pain relievers to prevent people from taking a higher dose' Mail Online