Chronic pain, addiction severity, and misuse of opioids in Cumberland County, Maine.

摘要: Abstract Background Few studies have examined the relationship between chronic pain and opioid abuse in non-clinical populations. We sought to investigate this a street-recruited sample of active abusers Cumberland County, Maine, USA, locale that had experienced substantial increases abuse. Methods A community-based was recruited using respondent-driven sampling. Participants were screened identify those who consumed illicit opioids prior month administered structured survey included Addiction Severity Index (ASI) Brief Pain Inventory® (BPI). Results More than 40% 237 individuals reported recurring interfered with daily living. For more three-quarters reporting pain, misuse preceded onset pain. The order not associated differences sociodemographic, current levels drug misuse, or ASI BPI scores. scores medical psychological domains. Compared doing so likely regular physician but report difficulty gaining admission substance treatment programs. Conclusion Chronic common co-occurring condition among misusing opioids. Better efforts are needed integrate management for population.