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OPIOIDCPAIN
Used prescription opioids for chronic pain during the past 3 months
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Description

For sample adults who reported taking a prescription medication in the past 12 months and also have taken any opioids prescribed by a doctor in the past 3 months (OPIOID3MO), OPIOIDCPAIN reports whether the sample person took a prescription opioid in the past 3 months to treat long-term or chronic pain. Examples of long-term or chronic pain include low back pain or neck pain, frequent headaches or migraines, or joint pain or arthritis.

For more information on variables related to prescription opioid use, please see OPIOIDYR.

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Universe

  • 2019-2020: Sample adults age 18+ who reported taking any prescription medication in the past 12 months and who have also taken any opioids prescribed by a doctor in the past 3 months.

Availability

  • 2019-2020

Weights