Opioid dependence leads to 'tsunami' of medical services, new study finds - STLtoday.com

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Opioid dependence leads to 'tsunami' of medical services, new study finds STLtoday.com In one of the first looks at privately insured patients with opioid problems, researchers paint a grim picture: Medical services for people with opioid dependence diagnoses skyrocketed more than 3,000 percent between 2007 and 2014. The study considers ... and more »

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