Primary Care Physicians Fail to Monitor Patients on Opioids for Abuse, Says Study - ABC News
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Primary Care Physicians Fail to Monitor Patients on Opioids for Abuse, Says Study - ABC News
Despite the fact that statistics show the abuse of prescription painkillers has been on the rise for nearly two decades, a new study found that primary care physicians may not be diligently monitoring patients who are taking opioid painkillers such as, OxyContin, even those who are at risk for becoming dependent on them. Experts say dependence on opioids accounts for much of the rampant prescription drug abuse.
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