Nonmedical Opioid Use After Short-term Therapeutic Exposure in Children: A Systematic Review

CONCLUSIONSSome studies suggest an association between lifetime therapeutic opioid use and nonmedical opioid use. Given the lack of clear evidence regarding short-term therapeutic exposure, health care providers should carefully evaluate pain management options and educate patients and caregivers about safe, judicious, and appropriate use of opioids and potential signs of misuse.
Source: PEDIATRICS - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research