title: The prevention of analgesic opioids abuse: expert opinion.
abstract: Opioids are drugs of reference for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Their proper use and a periodic assessment of the patient are crucial to prevent misuse. A multidisciplinary group suggests strategies for all stakeholders involved in the management of pain and suggests the importance of the doctor-patient relationship.
authors.affiliation: Vincent P. Dole Dual Diagnosis Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, "Santa Chiara" University Hospital, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. massimo.mammucari@libero.it.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Maremmani
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gerra
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Ripamonti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mugelli
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Allegri
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Viganò
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Romualdi
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Raffaeli
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Coluzzi
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Gatti
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mammucari
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fanelli
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid