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Opioid Use Disorder Risk

The risk of opioid use disorder (OUD) associated with higher opioid doses and longer prescription durations.

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Jan 5, 2026

How does opioid addiction risk vary by prescription dosage and duration?

Higher opioid doses and longer prescription durations both raise the risk that a patient will develop opioid use disorder (OUD) or continue using opioids long-term: epidemiologic studies show progress...

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