Study: Synthetic opioids linked to more overdose deaths than prescription killers - Becker's Hospital Review

Study: Synthetic opioids linked to more overdose deaths than prescription killers Becker's Hospital Review In 2016, synthetic opioids, specifically illicit fentanyl, contributed to more overdose deaths in the U.S. than prescription opioids, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry. Synthetic opioids are categorized separately from heroin and ... and more »

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