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Study uncovers disturbing trends in prescribing opioids for nonmalignant chronic pain
News-Medical.net According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 90 Americans die every day by overdosing on opioids. While heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl account for part of the crisis, in 2015 about 2 million people in the U.S. suffered … Pharmaceutical industry backs 7-day limit on opioids Drugmaker group backs limiting opioid supplies Drug Makers Support 7-Day Limit on Rx Opioids |
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