Addiction Quote by Robert Dugoni
““Researchers also trace the dramatic increase in addiction to a shift in health-care philosophy that started to emphasize treating a patient’s pain rather than treating the underlying ailments. That led to an increase in opioid use.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on opioid crisis, 2020
The shift to pain‑focused treatment increased opioid prescriptions, fueling addiction.
In simple terms: Pain‑focused care raised opioid use and addiction.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying causes, not just symptoms.
Themes
healthcare
addiction
pain management
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
analytical
informative
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- policy making
- patient counseling
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
pharmacology
patient‑centered care
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians balance pain relief with addiction risk?
- What alternatives reduce reliance on opioids?
A Different Perspective
Pain relief alone may overlook root health issues.
