Original Article

Association between Opioids Prescribed to Medical Inpatients with Pain and Long-Term Opioid Use

Objectives: Opioid receipt during medical hospitalizations may be associated with subsequent long-term use. Studies, however, have not accounted for pain, which may explain chronic use. The objective of this study was to identify the association between opioid exposure during a medical hospitalization and use 6 to 12 months later. Methods:…