Association of Chronic Noncancer Pain With Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes Among a Community Mental Health Center Sample

Conclusions: The higher rates of illicit drug use at intake and continued drug use at follow-up for individuals with CNCP may indicate the need for specific pain management assistance. Recommendations include providing standard CNCP screening and assessment as part of substance abuse treatment protocols along with resource referrals.
Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research