Journal of substance abuse treatment
-
J Subst Abuse Treat · Sep 2011
Prevalence and correlates of nonmedical use of prescription opioids in patients seen in a residential drug and alcohol treatment program.
Population-based data indicate that rates of nonmedical use of prescription opioids (POs) have increased dramatically over the past decade. However, data are lacking on nonmedical use of POs in individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. ⋯ Our results indicate that nonmedical PO use was more common in those with higher levels of depressive symptoms and pain intensity and in those with lower physical functioning. Treatment programs should consider actively screening participants for nonmedical PO use and consider how nonmedical use of pain medications might influence their treatment planning for patients.