Behavioral Program Improves Chronic Pain Outcomes in Substance Use Disorder
Behavioral management of chronic pain may improve addiction treatment outcomes.
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Effect of Pain on Functioning in Serious Mental Illness
Authors of a paper share their perspectives on the topic of chronic pain in individuals with mental health disorders.
FDA Requires Labeling Changes for Opioids to Include Information About Naloxone
The FDA has announced that it is requiring drug manufacturers for all opioid pain relievers and medicines to treat opioid use disorder to include new recommendations about naloxone to the prescribing information.
Effects of Psychological Symptoms on Sleep in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Sleep disturbances are more common in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Adults With Pain at Increased Risk For Cannabis Use Disorder
The increased risk for frequent nonmedical cannabis use among individuals with pain was elevated when comparing between surveys in the 2 time periods.
Pain and Fatigue in PsA Linked to Reduced Quality of Life, Physical Function, and Work Productivity
Researchers evaluated the frequency and severity of pain and fatigue in patients with psoriatic arthritis receiving tumor necrosis factor inhibitors.
Codispensing of Benzodiazepines and Opioids Dangerous in Hemodialysis
Patients on hemodialysis who use opioids concurrently with a short-acting benzodiazepine are especially at risk for early death, a study found.
Guidance Issued on Managing Pain During Public Health Crises
In order to provide national guidance addressing issues surrounding pain management practices, an expert panel was convened to provide a framework for pain practitioners and institutions.
Can Alternative Pain Management Reduce Opioid Dependence?
Managing moderate or severe postoperative pain, which affects 75% of patients in the United States, remains a challenge for physicians.
AMA Releases Recommendations for Opioid Use Disorder, Pain During COVID-19
The AMA called for alterations for insurers, including terminating cost-sharing and prior authorization for chronic pain and OUD medications and removing restrictions on Medicaid preferred drug lists.
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