<ul><li>A study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine reveals insights on high-dose opioid prescriptions in urban areas.</li><li>The research highlights the demographic groups most vulnerable to receiving high-dose opioid treatments.</li><li>Understanding these patterns is crucial for addressing the opioid use disorder (OUD) crisis.</li><li>The study leveraged data analytics to show how sociodemographic factors impact opioid prescribing trends.</li><li>Opioids are effective for pain relief but pose risks of dependence and addiction, leading to escalating doses.</li><li>Factors influencing OUD risk include pain severity, duration of opioid use, dosage, and comorbid conditions.</li><li>Machine learning techniques were used to analyze over three million Medicaid claim records.</li><li>Middle-aged adult males under 60 are more prone to high-dose opioid prescriptions.</li><li>Prescribing behaviors show restraint among younger adults, potentially due to increased awareness.</li><li>The study found a decline in high-dose opioid prescriptions among individuals over 60, aligning with clinical guidelines.</li></ul>

Urban Areas Exhibit Elevated Rates of High-Dose Opioid Prescriptions, Study Finds

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