Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8604980 | The Journal of Pain | 2018 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
Paradoxically, veterans with greater TBI severity and comorbid mental health burden are more likely to be prescribed opioids for chronic pain. More vulnerable veterans may benefit from improved access to behavioral health and nonpharmacological modalities for chronic pain, because of the health and safety risks of opioids.
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Authors
Karen H. Seal, Daniel Bertenthal, Deborah E. Barnes, Amy L. Byers, Carolyn J. Gibson, Tessa L. Rife, Kristine Yaffe, Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium Study Group Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium Study Group,