Dr. Donald Teater of the National Safety Council, founded in 1918 and chartered by Congress, examined the evidence on the effectiveness of opiates and non-opiates in treating pain. He concluded, “Opioids have been used for thousands of years in the treatment of pain and mental illness. Essentially everyone believes that opioids are powerful pain relievers. However, recent studies have shown that taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen together is actually more effective in treating pain.”
