Risk factor assessment for problematic use of opioids for chronic pain

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 60-80

  Jamison, Robert N ^a   Edwards, Robert R ^a  

^a BRIGHAM AND WOMEN S HOSPITAL   (United States)

Author keywords

Assessment; Behavioral; Chronic pain; Opioids; Psychological interventions; Substance abuse

Indexed keywords

NARCOTIC ANALGESIC AGENT;

CHRONIC PAIN; HUMAN; OPIATE ADDICTION; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; REVIEW; RISK ASSESSMENT; RISK FACTOR;

ANALGESICS, OPIOID; CHRONIC PAIN; HUMANS; OPIOID-RELATED DISORDERS; RISK ASSESSMENT; RISK FACTORS;

EID: 84875653755     PISSN: 13854046     EISSN: 17444144     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2012.715204     Document Type: Review

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