When patients misuse opioids, what you see isn’t always what you get. 52% of test results were inconsistent with their prescribed medication regimen.
Drug misuse can happen to anyone, regardless of income or status.
Together we can make a difference in addressing the opioid epidemic and ensuring that patients get access to the care and treatment they need.
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Opioid use and lower rates of work go hand-in-hand
Labor force participation among men of prime working age is lowest in areas where prescription opioid use is highest, according to a 2017 analysis by Alan Krueger, PhD, of Princeton University and the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The participation rate for men ages 25 to 54, which…
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