title: Comorbid chronic non-cancer pain and opioid use disorders.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Addiction Research and Education, Scotland, Department of Psychiatry, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 9SY.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Littlejohn
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bannister
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baldacchino
mesh_terms: 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