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Why are teen athletes more likely to misuse opioids?

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Why are teen athletes more likely to misuse opioids?

Katherine Beigel - April 21, 2017 0

Adolescents who play at least one high contact sport are at a high risk for engaging in the nonmedical use of prescription opioids (NUPO)...

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