Factors Associated with Initiation of Opioid Use in a US Department of Veterans Affairs Pain Clinic: A Retrospective Study

Factors Associated with Initiation of Opioid Use in a US Department of Veterans Affairs Pain Clinic: A Retrospective Study

Background: Guidelines suggest that, in chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) management, non-opioid modalities should be prioritized, as there are negative consequences related to opioid use. There is a dearth of literature elucidating the risk factors for initiating opioid use amongst veterans with CNCP....

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Main Authors: Anderson Chen, Erin Pleasants, Justine Lazatin, Naim Mekdessi, Christopher J. Miller, Diana Higgins, James Levitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
chronic non-cancer pain
veterans
opioid use
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/5/491
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