It becomes clear that the cooperative concept of therapy both with regard to pain as to addiction render an individual weighing of risks necessary. If the treatment of chronic pain is to be regarded as a primary goal then addicts can be treated in an institution devoted to the treatment of pain, providing there is a functioning cooperation with colleagues who are experienced in the treatment of addiction.
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