He pointed to a study showing prescription pain reliever abuse is only slightly more common for the unemployed than for the employed. (nbr.com)
Nearly 13 percent, or 12.5 million, of Americans using prescription pain relievers misused them in 2015, he said, citing the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. (nbr.com)
Balancing legitimate medical need with an individual's own risk factors is a primary concern for patients, many of whom worry they will become dependent on prescription pain relievers. (sciencedaily.com)