Draft guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain

The CDC is requesting comments from stakeholders regarding the new draft guidelines. Here are some opinions—

The National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization has given its response, stating that it is “pleased that the guidelines exclude patients who are at the end of life, with language that states ‘outside end-of-life care.’”
NHPCO stated several concerns it has with the draft guidelines, including the short timeline of the commenting period, an apparent lack of documentation behind the guidelines, and potential risks to vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with cognitive impairment.
Pat Anson at Pain News Network questions whether the new guidelines have more to do with special interests than with patient care.

What do you think? Make your opinion know to the CDC.