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NARCOTIC AGREEMENTNarcotic Agreement • September 5th, 2013
The purpose of this agreement is to protect your access to controlled substances and to protect our ability to prescribe for you. Long term use of controlled substances is controversial due to the uncertainty regarding the extent to which they provide long-term benefits. There is also the risk of developing an addictive disorder, but the extent of this risk is unknown. Because these medications have potential for abuse and diversion, strict accountability is necessary when use is prolonged. For this reason the following guidelines must be agreed upon by you, the patient, before the provider will consider the initiation or continuation of prescribing controlled substances to treat your chronic pain:
