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Recently, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of opioids to treat
chronic noncancer pain. Opioids are also being prescribed in stronger potencies
and larger doses for musculoskeletal injuries. In some cases, the use of opioids
for work-related injuries may actually increase the likelihood of disability.
Chronic opioid use is associated with increased risk for overdose morbidity and
mortality and other nonfatal adverse outcomes.
The risk of dependence and
addiction is much more common than previously thought. This guideline provides
recommendations for prudent opioid prescribing and addresses issues critical to
the care and rehabilitation of injured workers.
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