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Papers: 6 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2024


2024 Jul 01


JAMA Netw Open


38967924


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Preoperative vs Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions and Prolonged Opioid Refills Among US Youths.

Authors

Sutherland TN, Rabbitts JA, Tasian GE, Neuman MD, Newcomb C, Hadland SE

Abstract

High-risk practices, including dispensing an opioid prescription before surgery when not recommended, remain poorly characterized among US youths and may contribute to new persistent opioid use.