Pain meds account for one in five deaths after spinal fusion surgeryPain medications are involved in more than 20% of deaths in the years after patients undergo spinal fusion surgery for low-back pain, a study in the April 1 issue of Spine suggests. Negative thoughts make pain worse Ont. survey shows painkiller addiction growing concern Team-based approach to treatment could help. Practice Issues: Adverse Reactions - Cannabinoids for neuropathic pain Study probes role for oral cannabinoids in the treatment of neuropathic pain. First Previous 38 39 40