Patients With Substance Abuse History Are More Likely To Misuse Therapeutic Opioids, Study Finds

Physicians prescribing opioids are more often than not looking for ways to evaluate patients more effectively. Knowing more about a patient’s history can assist practitioners with making decisions on pain management treatment options. Understanding a patient’s struggle with substance abuse could be a good place to start.

Source: www.forbes.com

This article looks at substance abuse and the likely addiction to therapeutic opioids.   Physicians need to have a good understanding of patient history regarding substance abuse before prescribing

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