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ArticleIndian journal of psychiatry2024

Navigating opioid use in chronic noncancer pain conditions: A case series on pseudoaddiction.

Naveen Dhagudu, Manmeet K Brar, Aishwariya B George, Atul Ambekar

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Article in Indian journal of psychiatry, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Naveen DhaguduDepartment of Psychiatry, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Manmeet K BrarDepartment of Psychiatry, NDDTC, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.
Aishwariya B GeorgeDepartment of Psychiatry, Mental Health Action Trust, Calicut, Kerala, India.
Atul AmbekarDepartment of Psychiatry, NDDTC, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.

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Abstract

Opioid prescriptions for chronic non-cancer pain raise concerns of addiction risks. Understanding the nuanced intersection of chronic pain and opioid use is crucial in clinical settings. We present four case studies from two tertiary care hospitals illustrating the phenomenon of "pseudoaddiction" in CNCP referred to addiction specialists for management. Each case involves complex pain presentations like pancreatitis, avascular necrosis, and SLE intertwined with escalating opioid demands. Management involved psychoeducation, CBT, and opioid substitution, resulting in reduced pain and need for opioids. Differentiating between addiction and uncontrolled pain is crucial for tailored management, emphasizing individualized care for improved outcomes.

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Addictionchronic noncancer painCNCPconsultation-Liasonopioidpainpseudoaddictionsomatoformsubstance use

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