Prevalence of and  Risk Factors for Prescription Opioid Misuse, Abuse, Diversion and Doctor Shopping in Japan: A Survey Study

ConclusionEven in Japan, which has not experienced the surge in opioid consumption documented in other countries, aberrant prescription opioid-taking behaviors were observed. When prescribing opioid analgesics, universal precautions should always be taken for both cancer and non-cancer patients.Trial RegistrationUMIN000041788.

Source: Pain and Therapy - July 5, 2022 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research