Managing Nonmedical Opioid Use Among Patients With Cancer Pain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Using the CHAT Model and Telehealth

The U.S. has made some progress in combating prescription opioid overdoses, with a 13.5% decrease in prescription opioid-related deaths in 2018. 1 Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has now created a perfect arena for relapses and maladaptive coping for vulnerable populations.

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Published in:Journal of pain and symptom management 2021-07, Vol.62 (1), p.192-196
Main Authors: Amaram-Davila, Jaya Sheela, Arthur, Joseph, Reddy, Akhila, Bruera, Eduardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Cancer
Cancer Pain - drug therapy
Cancer Pain - epidemiology
COVID-19
Drug addiction
Drug use
Humans
Narcotics
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - therapy
Opioids
Pain
Pain management
Pandemics
SARS-CoV-2
Substance abuse treatment
Telemedicine
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Summary:The U.S. has made some progress in combating prescription opioid overdoses, with a 13.5% decrease in prescription opioid-related deaths in 2018. 1 Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has now created a perfect arena for relapses and maladaptive coping for vulnerable populations.
ISSN:0885-3924
1873-6513
DOI:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.01.005