Prescription pain medication dependence

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Author: news_poster

Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:00 am

Source: American Journal of Psychiatry
Area: Evidence > Medicines Management > References
Continuing education review on this topic.  Recommends buprenorphine treatment to address both the addiction and chronic pain.  Methadone may be required for severe dependence.  Maintenance of clinical gains requires pain management and behavioural counselling in addition to medication. (Source: NeLM – Mental Health)

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