Long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain: optimizing management, minimizing risk.
Opioid analgesics are commonly used for the management of chronic noncancer pain. Although they can be beneficial for select patients, opioids are also at the heart of a nationwide epidemic of misuse and diversion.
Carolinas Pain Institute, 145 Kimel Park Dr, Ste 330, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA. jroux@ccrpain.com
Jennifer L
JL
Roux
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid