Opioid Prescriptions Declining for Minor Pediatric Ortho Injuries — But We Still Have Work to Do
The opioid crisis in America has been well documented. The CDC reports that estimated deaths from drug overdoses topped 100,000 in 2021. Estimated deaths involving opioids increased to >80,000 (up from approximately 70,000 in 2020)1.  Â
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