Varying definitions of long-term opioid therapy: examining prevalence, prescription patterns, and substance-related adverse outcomes.

The article examines the varying definitions of long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) and their impact on prevalence, prescription patterns, and substance-related adverse outcomes. Topics discussed include differences in LTOT duration definitions, racial and demographic disparities in opioid prescriptions, and the association between opioid dosage and substance use disorder risks.