title: Opioid analgesics in the substance abuser: pros and cons.
abstract: The pros and cons of using opioid analgesics to help manage pain in patient with a history of substance abuse are presented. Topics discussed include ethical constructs, efficacy, and safety relating to the use of opioids in patients with substance abuse histories.
authors.affiliation: Creighton University School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, Department of Pharmacy Practice, 2500 California Plaza, Boyne Room 144B, Omaha, NE 68178, USA. jineck@creightopn.edu
authors.forename: Joseph R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Ineck
authors.forename: Ann M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Rule
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid