Painkiller Overuse in Children Leads to Poor Mental Health, Study Finds
A recent study showed that painkiller overuse in children and young adults under the age of 25 could cause mental health issues.
Source: counselheal.com
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A recent study showed that painkiller overuse in children and young adults under the age of 25 could cause mental health issues.
People with chronic pain who were on prescription painkillers were at 49% higher risk of mental illness and 82% higher risk of developing substance abuse.
The long-term use of opioid painkillers in children and young people could be linked to poor mental health and addiction in later life.