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Percs Of Being An Athlete: Athlete Use And Misuse Of Opioids, Mel Sturgill
Percs Of Being An Athlete: Athlete Use And Misuse Of Opioids, Mel Sturgill
BU Well
The opioid crisis has plagued this country for decades and athletes are not exempt from this statement. This paper discusses the prevalence of opioid use and misuse among adolescent and professional athletes. This results in an immense opportunity for healthcare professionals to come together and educate teams and players to provide alternative pain management therapies for acute and chronic pain.