Patterns and correlates of medical cannabis use for pain among patients prescribed long-term opioid therapy

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
8718537	General Hospital Psychiatry	2018	7 Pages	PDF

Abstract

There are potential risks associated with co-occurring LTOT and medical cannabis for pain. Study findings highlight the need for further clinical evaluation in this population. Future research is needed to examine the longitudinal impact of medical cannabis use on pain-related and substance use outcomes.

Keywords

QOL IQR LTOT morphine equivalent dose Quality of life Aud Alcohol use disorder Substance use disorder MED SUD chronic pain Long-term opioid therapy Prescription opioid misuse Medical cannabis interquartile range

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Patterns and correlates of medical cannabis use for pain among patients prescribed long-term opioid therapy

Authors

Shannon M. Nugent, Bobbi Jo Yarborough, Ning X. Smith, Steven K. Dobscha, Richard A. Deyo, Carla A. Green, Benjamin J. Morasco,