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On the recordJanuary 31, 2016
A number of recent studies have concluded, as Senator Kaine mentioned, that opioids are not very effective in treating chronic non-cancer pain or improving function and can cause a number of harmful side effects.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Senator Kaine highlighted the ineffectiveness and risks of opioids for chronic pain treatment.

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