A pilot study into the problematic use of opioid analgesics in chronic non-cancer pain patients. |
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Authors: | David T Cowan Laurie Allan Peter Griffiths |
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Affiliation: | Anaesthetic and Pain Research, Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3UJ, UK. david.t.cowan@kcl.uk |
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Abstract: | Controversy surrounds the use of strong opioid analgesic drugs for chronic non-cancer pain. Specialists have concluded that fears of problematic drug use are often unfounded. In contrast, others claim the existence of significant problems.'Problematic drug use' includes the following definitions; addiction, abuse, physiological dependence and tolerance.We present a case study and the results of a pilot, longitudinal, cohort study, via a pilot questionnaire, of 22 chronic pain clinic patients following a trial of opioid drugs.The results suggest that chronic non-cancer pain patients can be maintained on opioids with few problems, and likewise can withdraw with minimal adverse effects, other than a return of pain. |
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Keywords: | Opioid analgesic therapy Chronic non-cancer pain Problematic drug use |
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