Abstract
Chronic pain is one of the most common complaints in the United States. Opioids have become a frequently prescribed treatment for patients with chronic nonmalignant pain. Concurrently, opioid use disorders have risen to epidemic levels. Studies investigating iatrogenic opioid addiction have been of limited quality. Aberrant drug-related behaviors may be warning signs of impending addiction. Proper screening and close monitoring are essential for managing patients on opioids for chronic nonmalignant pain.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 23-27 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 May 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- addiction
- chronic nonmalignant pain
- opioids
- prescription
- pseudoaddiction
- substance use disorder