Less Than Half of Pain Patients Have Issues With Opioid Misuse
A new study has found that the risk of problematic opioid use among pain patients is much lower than previously thought.
The study, which was published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, found that the estimated prevalence of problematic opioid use in adults with chronic noncancer pain was 9.5%. This is significantly lower than the previously reported estimate of 20%.
The study's findings are important because they suggest that the risk of opioid misuse among pain patients is not as high as previously thought. This could lead to a more nuanced approach to pain management, one that takes into account the individual patient's risk of misuse.
The study also found that the risk of opioid misuse was highest among patients who were young, male, and had a history of substance abuse. These patients should be monitored closely for signs of misuse.
The findings of this study are important for pain patients and their doctors. They provide evidence that the risk of opioid misuse is lower than previously thought, which could lead to a more personalized approach to pain management.
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