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Use of non-pharmacological strategies for pain relief in addiction treatment patients with chronic pain.

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Title: Use of non-pharmacological strategies for pain relief in addiction treatment patients with chronic pain.
Authors: Lin, Lewei Allison, Bohnert, Amy S. B., Jannausch, Mary, Goesling, Jenna, Ilgen, Mark A.
Source: American Journal on Addictions. Sep2017, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p564-567. 4p.
Subjects: Analgesia, Treatment of addictions, Chronic pain treatment, Alternative medicine, Substance abuse treatment
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). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:<bold>Background and Objectives: </bold>We examined use of non-pharmacological treatments for pain in addiction treatment patients.<bold>Methods: </bold>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.<bold>Results: </bold>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.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Non-pharmacological treatments are less commonly used than opioids by addiction treatment patients.<bold>Scientific Significance: </bold>Findings highlight the need to better understand pain treatment decision-making among addiction treatment patients. (Am J Addict 2017;26:564-567). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:10550496
DOI:10.1111/ajad.12600