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Examining the initial prescription leading to long-term opioid use at a military medical treatment facility.
Abstract
Chronic pain is common in the military, and over a quarter of active-duty military members have received a prescription for opioids. This study reviewed the initial opioid prescription among those who became future long-term users at an Air Force base in the United States and reports the characteristics of the provider and patient.