| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7502918 | Drug and Alcohol Dependence | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Patients who had filled opioid prescriptions preoperatively comprised the majority of the group who filled long-term prescriptions. Surgical procedures were associated with discontinuation of previous opioid prescribing in some patients. For others, surgery marked the initiation of prolonged opioid therapy. Surgical encounters should include interventions aimed to reduce long-term opioid use.
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Authors
Karsten Bartels, Ana Fernandez-Bustamante, Shannon K. McWilliams, Christian J. Hopfer, Susan K. Mikulich-Gilbertson,