Treatment for Opioid Dependence May Not Aggravate Pain
Treatment with buprenorphine-naloxone hydrochloride or extended-release naltrexone hydrochloride may not be associated with pain induction or aggravation of mild to moderate chronic pain.
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CBT Program Effective for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
Cognitive behavioral therapy was found to be more effective in reducing the use of nonmedical opioids compared with standard methadone drug counseling in patients with chronic pain and opioid use disorder enrolled in methadone maintenance treatment programs.
Depressive Symptoms Predict Future Pain, Disability in Adolescent JIA
Baseline depressive symptoms were associated with pain and disability in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
The Relationship Between Sleep, Chronic Pain, and Mood Disorders in Children
The presence of sleep disorders in children with chronic pain may result in greater pain levels and pain interference, a relationship that may in part be mediated by anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Major Life Stressors Increase Risk for Conversion Disorder
Patients with conversion disorder had higher frequencies of significant stressors than did control patients.
Acceptance Without Judgment Helps Reduce Self-Injury in Borderline Personality Disorder
Mindfulness, an awareness of one’s present experience without labeling it as good or bad, is a fundamental skill taught in dialectical behavior therapy group skills training.
Characterizing Patterns of Methylphenidate Abuse in Pediatric and Adult Populations
Clinician awareness of this issue is essential in order to continue providing effective treatment while attempting to reduce abuse of these prescription drugs.
Mortality Rates for Substance Use Disorders, Intentional Injuries Vary Widely By County
Researchers calculated age-standardized mortality rates on a county level in the United States between 1980 and 2014, specifically examining rates for self-harm, interpersonal violence, alcohol use, and drug use.
Prevalence of ADHD Relatively Stable Over Time Despite Increase in Diagnoses
Researchers believe that the large increases in clinical ADHD diagnoses were unlikely to be representative of a real bump in prevalence.
Comparing Patient Assessment Tools for Social Anxiety in Systemic Sclerosis
The BFNE-S was determined to be the best self-reported tool for measuring patient social fears.
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