Opioid abuse decreases during pandemic, yet higher rates persist for sexual minorities

Although opioid abuse in the U.S. is trending downward overall, it remains higher among non-heterosexuals than heterosexuals, according to an analysis of national survey data being presented at the Anesthesiology 2022 annual meeting.
Although opioid abuse in the U.S. is trending downward overall, it remains higher among non-heterosexuals than heterosexuals, according to an analysis of national survey data being presented at the Anesthesiology 2022 annual meeting.