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Opioid prescriptions significantly higher for patients with lifelong disabilities, study finds
July 7, 2022 by NewsBot
People with two pediatric-onset neurodevelopmental disorders are prescribed opioids at a rate up to five times higher than those who do not have those conditions, a new study finds. Researchers say the findings raise concerns over addiction, overdose and mental health issues.
