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People who take opioids are at risk for opioid use disorder and overdose.
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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that people who take opioids are at risk for opioid use disorder and overdose?
Yes. Evidence consistently shows that individuals taking opioids face a recognized risk of developing opioid use disorder and experiencing overdose.
Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked
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The retrieved literature consistently supports the clinical consensus that opioid use carries inherent risks of addiction, misuse, persistent use, and overdose. Papers 0, 1, 2, and 8 directly provide empirical backing and clinical context showing these risks in various patient populations.
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Webster, L. R. (2017). Risk Factors for Opioid-Use Disorder and Overdose. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000002496
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Eisdorfer, S. & Galinkin, J. (2019). Opioid Use Disorder in Children and Adolescents. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/ajp.0000000000000708
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Y, L., RC, P., HD, S., J, M., & PA, C. (2026). Patient-related risk factors for new persistent opioid use after surgery among opioid-naïve individuals in the United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnaf182
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Y, C., J, L., N, K., WG, P., Y, B., S, P., & Y, J. (2026). Pain prescription trends and opioid disorder risk in chronic pancreatitis: A real-world data analysis from 2015 to 2024.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pan.2026.08.010
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