Use of non‐pharmacological strategies for pain relief in addiction treatment patients with chronic pain. (11th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Lewei Allison; Bohnert, Amy S. B.; Jannausch, Mary; Goesling, Jenna; Ilgen, Mark A.
• Is Part Of: American journal on addictions. Volume 26:Number 6(2017)
• Page Start: 564
• Page End: 567
• Publication Date: 2017-08-11
• Subjects: Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Substance abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.86005
• DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12600
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1055-0496

Abstract

Abstract : Background and Objectives: We examined use of non‐pharmacological treatments for pain in addiction treatment patients. Methods: Patients in addiction treatment with chronic pain ( N = 501) were classified based on use of non‐pharmacological pain treatments. Demographic and clinical correlates were compared. Results: A total of 49% ( N = 243) of patients used a non‐pharmacological treatment in the past year versus 72% ( N = 361) who used opioids. Non‐pharmacological treatment users were more likely to use opioids and other pain medications. Conclusions: Non‐pharmacological treatments are less commonly used than opioids by addiction treatment patients. Scientific Significance: Findings highlight the need to better understand pain treatment decision‐making among addiction treatment patients. (Am J Addict 2017;26:564–567)