Factors other than pain affect long-term use of strong pain medications after surgery

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Non-pain-related factors—including previous use of pain medications, high perceived risk of addiction, and symptoms of depression—increase the risk of continuing to use strong pain-relieving drugs several months after surgery, according to a new study.

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