Original research
by
Ferguson, Erin et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Pain is commonly reported among those in treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) and is associated with poorer SUD treatment outcomes. The current study examined the trajectory of pain over the course of SUD treatment and associations with substance use outcomes.
Findings/Key points
Those with OUD vs. no OUD had greater reductions in pain outcomes over time. Greater pain intensity was associated with poor treatment outcomes.
Design/methods
Observational study (n=811)
Keywords
Chronic pain
