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USA. Is reducing opioids for pain patients linked to higher rates of overdose and mental health crisis?

USA. Is reducing opioids for pain patients linked to higher rates of overdose and mental health crisis?

A new study found a 68% increase in overdose events and a doubling of mental health crises among patients who were on stable opioid therapy but had their doses tapered. (University of California, 03.08.2021)

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210803121309.htm