Opioids and Surgery (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption The study finds longer recovery and higher costs among surgery patients who were taking opioids before an elective operation. Credit University of Michigan Usage Restrictions Credit University of Michigan 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.