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July 25, 2024Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine

Chronic opioid prescription in veterans with spinal cord injury: Prevalence and associated factors

Cameron R. Strong Stephen P. Burns Anne Arewasikporn Pradeep Suri Eric J. Hawkins Steve L. Leipertz Jodie K. Haselkorn Aaron P. Turner

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Abstract

Chronic opioid use presents long-term health risks for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of the study was to characterize patterns and correlates of the chronic prescription of opioids among individuals with SCI in a population of Veterans receiving care though the Veteran's Health Administration.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68e5f1bab6db643587586873 https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2024.2378556

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