Study identifies key predictors for chronic opioid use following surgery

For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most stop using these drugs as they heal, a considerable number of “opioid-naïve” patients transition into new persistent opioid use (NPOU)—continuing use long after the typical recovery period.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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