Doctors report too many illegal sources, prescriptions for opioids
HealthTap, a mobile health technology company, conducted a survey of U.S. doctors to find out what healthcare providers think about the growing concern over opioid abuse and misuse. More than 1,400 responses showed a majority point the finger at illegal sources for opioids (72 percent) and doctors who overprescribe the medications (63 percent).
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Nicholas Leider, Managing Editor
Nicholas joined TriMed in 2016 as the managing editor of the Chicago office. After receiving his master’s from Roosevelt University, he worked in various writing/editing roles for magazines ranging in topic from billiards to metallurgy. Currently on Chicago’s north side, Nicholas keeps busy by running, reading and talking to his two cats.