Opioid prescribing in Britain remains a complex issue that balances essential...

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/britains-opioid-crisis-is-killing-thousands-and-were-still-handing-out-the-pills-5HjdWq4_2/

Opioid prescribing in Britain remains a complex issue that balances essential pain relief against significant long-term risks. We are seeing real consequences of this reliance, with 5565 drug-related deaths recorded in 2025 alone