Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Opioid painkiller study: 66% of patients keep leftover pills after treatment - The Guardian


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Opioid painkiller study: 66% of patients keep leftover pills after treatment
The Guardian
More than half of patients prescribed opioid painkillers have or expect to have extra pills left over, according to a new study. And one-fifth of those individuals share their pills with a friend or family member. The findings by the Johns Hopkins ...
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