opioids
Steering Student-Athletes Away from Opioids for Pain Management
Athletes at all levels and ages commonly experience pain during practice and in competition. Identifying and appropriately managing acute and chronic pain is fundamental for short- and long-term health. This is especially true for adolescent... more »
Path to Addiction
First comes a sports injury. Then comes a prescription for pain-relieving opioids. Sometimes, the third step is drug abuse. Sports medicine professionals can play a key role in keeping athletes from going down this road… more »
