Title: Addiction in Chronic Pain Patients: Evidence-Based Approaches for Monitoring Chronic Opioid Therapy.
Authors: Patel, Alkesh N.
Abstract: The article discusses evidence-based approaches for monitoring chronic opioid therapy in chronic pain patients. It examines the complex clinical interaction between pain and addiction. It describes the effects of addiction on pain perception. It also explores the genetic influences of pain and addiction, as well as the use of opioids for chronic noncancer pain (CNCP).
Subjects: DRUG therapy; OPIOIDS; CHRONIC pain treatment; OPIOID abuse; PAIN management; PAIN perception
Publication: Psychiatric Annals, 2013, Vol 43, Issue 9, p403
ISSN: 0048-5713
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20130906-05

Addiction in Chronic Pain Patients: Evidence-Based Approaches for Monitoring Chronic Opioid Therapy.

Patel, Alkesh N.