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A few words about the 2005 WA State L&I opioid study - upon which the 2016 CDC Opioid RX guidelines were launched. This study was limited to a very specific group of people injured on the job in WA (as opposed to those with chronic or progressive illness). #cdcowgchat #cdcGov 1/8
There were 32 "definitely, probably" opioid-related deaths from 1996-2002 in WA, & 12 more 'possibly' or avg 7 deaths/yr. 85% were men. 69% were smokers. 8 of the deaths included illicit drugs (meth, cocaine, heroin). 5 more alcohol. In other words: Polypharma drug toxicity. 2/8
Only 14 of these workers received Sched 2-4 opioids within 3 months of death. From where did these other 30 workers obtain opioids later? Were any of them screened for a history of non-medical use prior to treatment? Previous non-fatal overdose? Mental health issues? 3/8
It’s public comment time. #cdcowgChat
@Amy_L_Partridge just killed it! Go Amy go Amy Gooooo!
Now up #GaryFranklin. Hater of pain patients. Feeling’s mutual. #cdcowgChat
