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  "textContent": "For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most stop using these drugs as they heal, a considerable number of \"opioid-naïve\" patients transition into new persistent opioid use (NPOU)—continuing use long after the typical recovery period.",
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