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Pain and addiction.

J Bell1

  • 1Drug & Alcohol Unit, The Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

Drug and Alcohol Review
|January 1, 1991
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Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Societal drug use contrasts with "War on Drugs" policies.
  • Current narcotic analgesic prescribing guidelines are inconsistent.
  • Physician anxiety regarding addiction hinders pain treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of addiction fears on pain management.
  • To propose an alternative framework for treating chronic non-malignant pain.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of existing prescribing guidelines and societal drug policies.
  • Review of the concept of addiction in relation to drug use.
  • Exploration of the biopsychosocial model in pain management.

Main Results:

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  • Fear of addiction causes physician hesitancy in prescribing analgesics.
  • The concept of addiction, rooted in moralistic views, impedes effective pain treatment.
  • Existing guidelines are fragmented and contribute to inadequate pain relief.

Conclusions:

  • Revising the perception of addiction is crucial for improving pain management.
  • A biopsychosocial approach offers a more effective strategy for treating chronic non-malignant pain.
  • Inconsistent policies and physician anxiety require addressing to ensure adequate pain relief.