Treating chronic pain in the presence of substance abuse.
Substance abuse and chronic pain are both debilitating illnesses. It is difficult to treat these disorders when they co-occur. We discuss such a case in the context of relevant literature and make recommendations for assessment, management, and documentation.
Stanley
Ava H
AH
Institute for Health, Healthcare, and Aging Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1293, USA. astanley@rci.rutgers.edu
Safford
Monika M
MM
D002908:Chronic Disease; D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D059408:Pain Management