The American journal on addictions
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Multicenter Study
Health-related quality of life among prescription opioid-dependent patients: Results from a multi-site study.
Although prescription opioid use disorder has recently increased sharply in the United States, relatively little is known about the general well-being of this population. Assessment of quality of life in patients with substance use disorders has been recommended to improve clinical care. ⋯ The growing focus on wellness underscores the importance of measuring quality of life in addition to substance use outcomes. Routine assessment of health-related quality of life can add an important dimension to overall evaluation of patients' treatment response.
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Although new medications are needed to address the harms of drug addiction, rates of willingness to participate in addiction treatment trials among people who use drugs (PWUD), have not been well characterized. ⋯ These results highlight the viability of studies seeking to enroll representative samples of PWUD engaged in high-risk drug use.