TMC charged that opioid manufacturers intentionally downplayed addiction risks, suggested that “pseudo addiction” should be treated with more opioids, promoted long-term opioid use, claimed that dependence could be easily managed and more. https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-medical-center-sues-pharmaceutical-companies-over-opioid-crisis/article_de13546a-6532-53db-866f-5a58fffe27bc.html