2023
DOI: 10.1007/s11916-023-01127-0
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Acute Pain and Development of Opioid Use Disorder: Patient Risk Factors

Abstract: Purpose of Review Pharmacological therapy for acute pain carries the risk of opioid misuse, with opioid use disorder (OUD) reaching epidemic proportions worldwide in recent years. This narrative review covers the latest research on patient risk factors for opioid misuse in the treatment of acute pain. In particular, we emphasize newer findings and evidence-based strategies to reduce the prevalence of OUD. Recent Findings This narrative review captures a su… Show more

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“…Even though this increase in opioid use is partly associated with the management of chronic pain [ 5 ], the inappropriate use of opioids for acute pain can lead to chronic opioid use [ 6 ]. One of the most striking examples is the use of opioids for dental pain [ 7 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Even though this increase in opioid use is partly associated with the management of chronic pain [ 5 ], the inappropriate use of opioids for acute pain can lead to chronic opioid use [ 6 ]. One of the most striking examples is the use of opioids for dental pain [ 7 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Currently, opioids are primarily used to manage and relieve pain. Notably, this single-drug treatment method has many disadvantages, such as that of many painkillers with side effects, sedation, liver toxicity, depression, respiratory depression, and addiction, among others [ 2 ]. These drawbacks are difficult to eliminate, influence the therapeutic effect, and cause many social problems.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%