Despite Drug Abuse Crisis, Opioid Prescriptions Vary Widely From State to State: Study
A new study finds that long-term opioid prescriptions are increasing, and that prescriptions of the powerful painkillers vary widely from state-to-state.…
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A new study finds that long-term opioid prescriptions are increasing, and that prescriptions of the powerful painkillers vary widely from state-to-state.…
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