Prescription opioid use among drivers in British Columbia, 1997-2016.

John A StaplesShannon ErdelyiJessica MoeMayesha KhanHerbert ChanJeffrey R Brubacher

Published in: Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention (2021)

Patterns of prescription opioid consumption among drivers demonstrate substantial temporal and geographical variation, suggesting they may be modified by clinical and policy interventions. Interventions to curtail use of potentially impairing prescription medications might prevent impaired driving.

Keyphrases

public health
healthcare
chronic pain
pain management
mental health