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Overview
Athletes face unique risks including pain management with opioids, performance pressure, identity loss after injury or retirement, and culture of alcohol use in some sports. Specialized programs address these factors.
Unique Risk Factors
- Opioid prescriptions for sports injuries
- Performance-enhancing substance use
- Identity loss after injury or retirement
- Culture of alcohol use in certain sports
- Pressure to perform through pain
- Difficulty transitioning out of competitive sports
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