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Methadone and systematic follow-up: the best solution for managing chronic pain

Approximately 30 percent of Canadians suffer daily from chronic pain. Patients may be affected differently depending on the intensity, but all chronic pain is debilitating and difficult to treat. A study carried out by Louise Lamb, a clinician nurse at the Pain Center of the Montreal University Health Center, and Dr. Yoram Shir, the director of the center, shows that methadone in combination with innovative and high-quality case management can provide relief for many patients.

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