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01/29/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Didn’t they take an oath not to do harm? Opioids are coming from doctor’s offices, not the ER

A new study from the University of Southern Califonia has uncovered a disturbing trend in the opioid distribution: While state legislature and hospitals have implemented more stringent measures in prescribing opioids, physicians’ offices have continued the practice, increasing the rate of prescription by more than four times. The report, which was published in the Annals of Emergency […]

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