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Who Are Dispensed the Bulk Amount of Prescription Opioids?

M Mofizul IslamDennis Wollersheim
Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2019)
Although only 5% were chronic users, almost 60% of opioids (in DDD/1000 people/day) were dispensed to them. Given that chronic use is linked to adverse health outcomes, and there is a progression toward chronic use, tailored interventions are required for each type of users.
Keyphrases
  • chronic pain
  • pain management
  • physical activity
  • smoking cessation