Fibromyalgia, Pain, and Substance Use Disorders
Psychology Today
by Mark S. Gold M.D.March 2, 2026
Between four and 10 million people in the U.S. have fibromyalgia. Many doctors look askance at the disorder, leading some patients to seek pain relief from substance use.
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Originally published on Psychology Today on 3/2/2026