Afghanistan and Iraq veterans’ opioid use similar to that of civilians

Heavy rucksacks, parachuting out of helicopters, combat injuries, and stress result in chronic pain for many service members. In the United States, opioids are commonly prescribed to manage chronic pain, and overprescribing is a concern, particularly for veterans' healthcare. However, a new study published in Pain suggests that opioid use among Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), ["]

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