Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews
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Neurosci Biobehav Rev · Oct 2012
Review Meta AnalysisNeuropsychological consequences of chronic opioid use: a quantitative review and meta-analysis.
It is widely assumed within the accumulated literature that neuropsychological function is commonly impaired as a consequence of chronic opioid use. ⋯ This analysis highlighted methodological problems present in the literature used and the value of utilising meta-analytic techniques to help further elucidate the neuropsychological consequences of chronic opioid use from 'core' addiction phenotypes.