Comorbid chronic non-cancer pain and opioid use disorders.
Patients with chronic non-cancer pain and opioid dependence are difficult to treat effectively. This article reviews the common issues that arise in relation to assessment and treatment, and recommends the adoption of an integrated approach to this patient population.
Littlejohn
Christopher
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Centre for Addiction Research and Education, Scotland, Department of Psychiatry, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 9SY.
Bannister
Jonathan
J
Baldacchino
Alex
A
D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000150:complications; D002908:Chronic Disease; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology*; D059408:Pain Management; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000150:complications