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Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Opioid Prescriptions Significantly Higher for Patients with Lifelong Disabilities, Study Finds
People with two pediatric-onset neurodevelopmental disorders are prescribed opioids at a rate up to five times higher than those who do not have those conditions, a new study finds. Researchers say the findings raise concerns over addiction, overdose and mental health issues.