Opium use linked to almost double the risk of death from any cause

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 21:01 in Health & Medicine

Long term opium use, even in relatively low doses, is associated with almost double the risk of death from many causes, particularly circulatory diseases, respiratory conditions and cancer, concludes a study published in the British Medical Journal today.

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