Michael Von Korff, Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies (VIDEO)

Group Health Research Institute

Caption

Michael Von Korff of Group Health Research Institute discusses his research on the risk of overdose in patients on long-term prescribed opioids for chronic noncancer pain. He puts this research in the context of national trends.

Credit

Rebecca Hughes, Group Health Research Institute

Usage Restrictions

Embargoed for 5 p.m. ET Monday January 18, 2010.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.