Persistence of significant pain interference following substance use disorder remission: Negative association with psychosocial and physical recovery

Original research
by
Manhapra, Ajay 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

Although substance use disorder (SUD) is frequently complicated by pain, the prevalence and correlates of persistent pain and dysfunction following SUD remission have not been studied.

Findings/Key points

Moderate to severe pain interference continues to be a significant problem among a sizable population achieving SUD remission potentially impeding recovery, and deserves focused clinical attention both active SUD and its remission.

Design/methods

Cross-sectional study

Keywords

About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Chronic pain