Study points to the need to personalize pain-relief approach.

Models could help identify patients who may benefit most from counseling.

The method could be an alternative to opioids and other medication.

Nearly two-thirds of multiple sclerosis  patients reported fatigue, half experienced pain in the first year after diagnosis.

Patients prescribed benzodiazepines and opioids by different providers 20% more likely to overdose, adding to already heightened risk.

Study looks at trends before and after 2016 guide for prescribers was released.