Anxiety Disorders Contribute to Extent of Opioid Prescription in Head and Neck Cancer: A Longitudinal Study

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine, within the first year post-head and neck cancer (HNC) diagnosis, the contribution of past and current DSM psychiatric diagnoses (i.e., substance use disorder, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder) to extent of opioid prescriptions.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - November 30, 2018 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Melissa Henry, Ali Alias, Saul Frenkiel, Keith Richardson, Michael Hier, Anthony Zeitouni, Karen Kost, Alex Mlynarek, Martin Black, Christina MacDonald, Gabrielle Chartier, Zeev Rosberger Source Type: research