You’ve prescribed an opioid: Now what? 5 key strategies to prevent addiction
After being prescribed opioids for just one day, individuals can face significant challenges with addiction, with six percent continuing to use opioids a year later, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The likelihood of long-term use increases sharply after five days of use.
While much of the discussion around the opioid epidemic has centered on the challenges of opioid use and recovery, to get …
You’ve prescribed an opioid: Now what? 5 key strategies to prevent addiction
