As opioid crisis flares, naturopaths and chiropractors lobby for bigger roles in treating pain

(By Megan Thielking for STAT)

Seizing on the opioid epidemic as a chance to expand their reach, naturopaths and chiropractors are aggressively lobbying Congress and state governments to elevate the role of alternative therapies in treating chronic pain. They’ve scored several victories in recent months, and hope the Trump administration will give them a further boost. Continue reading article here…

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