Options are Recommended by the Joint Commission
In 2018, The Joint Commission released new safety standards recommending the use of non-opioid treatment options as a way to eliminate or reduce the amount of opiates used or prescribed, resulting in a reduction of side effects and the potential for addiction and abuse. They recommend spinal manipulation (chiropractic) as one of these options and state that healthcare organizations should provide clinicians with the information and support they need to facilitate the use of non-opiate treatment options for their patients.