Untreated Chronic Pain Violates International Law
http://bigthink.com/focal-point/untreated-chronic-pain-violates-international-law
From the article:
“The poor availability of pain treatment is both perplexing and inexcusable. Pain causes terrible suffering yet the medications to treat it are cheap, safe, effective and generally straightforward to administer. Furthermore, international law obliges countries to make adequate pain medications available. Over the last twenty years, the WHO and the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the body that monitors the implementation of the UN drug conventions, have repeatedly reminded states of their obligation. But little progress has been made in many countries.”
In signing the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the international community acknowledged that narcotic drugs are “indispensable for the relief of pain and suffering.” Signatories committed to making these drugs available to those in need. However, HRW reports that most nations are failing to live up to that commitment. Eighty percent of the world’s population currently has inadequate access to narcotic painkillers.
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I agree…at least hhere in the U.S. its given out more than other counties simply because they cannot afford the medicine. Whereas we can, and our Dr.s are legit and write narcotics for those in proven pain with an MRI and all medical records! I get my meds. I think methadone is the best to control chronic pain due to the fact that it’s also used for opoid addiction and her I on treatment. Its potent. It works well.
And………why is nobody bothering to do anything about this then????