National trends in long‐term use of prescription opioids

@article{Mojtabai2018NationalTI,
  title={National trends in long‐term use of prescription opioids},
  author={Ramin Mojtabai},
  journal={Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety},
  year={2018},
  volume={27},
  pages={526 - 534}
}
  • R. Mojtabai
  • Published 1 May 2018
  • Psychology
  • Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
This study examined recent trends and correlates of prescription opioid use and long‐term use in the United States. 
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