Assessment of the Trends in Medical Use andMisuse of Opioid Analgesics from 2004 to 2011

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Authors

Sairam Atluri · Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Abstract

The present trend of continued increase in the medical use of opioid analgesics appears to contribute to increases in misuse, resulting in multiple health consequences.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Pain Management and Opioid Use

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pain Physician

Volume 2;17, Issue 2;3, pp. E119-E128

DOI: 10.36076/ppj.2014/17/e119

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