Pharmacotherapy in pain patients with substance abuse.
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Definitions and difficulties relating to managing acute and chronic pain in patients with current or past substance abuse disorders are discussed. Problems with too rapid discontinuation of drugs are described. An interdisciplinary approach involving pain specialists, substance abuse clinicians and mental health professional is advocated.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of pain & palliative care pharmacotherapy
دوره 29 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015