New research suggests that many doctors are still prescribing opioids — even for relatively minor injuries. For instance, the authors found that a quarter of patients treated for ankle sprains between 2011 and 2015 left the hospital with an opioid prescription.

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New research suggests that many doctors are still prescribing opioids — even for relatively minor injuries. For instance, the authors found that a quarter of patients treated for ankle sprains between 2011 and 2015 left the hospital with an opioid prescription.