Opioids for chronic noncancer pain doubled in quarter century

Opioids for chronic non-cancer pain doubled in quarter century

19:00 EST 24 Feb 2020 | AAAS

(University of Sydney) A review of 24 years of global research has shown opioid prescribing doubled between 1991-2015, with demand most common for chronic conditions such as chronic lower back pain, finds University of Sydney-led research.

Original Article: Opioids for chronic non-cancer pain doubled in quarter century

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