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Muhammad Hassan Majeed1, Donna M Sudak
1MAJEED: Attending Psychiatrist, Natchaug Hospital, Mansfield Center, CT SUDAK: Professor of Psychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
Journal of Psychiatric Practice
|January 6, 2018
Summary
Long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain carries significant risks like addiction and death. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers a safer, effective alternative for pain management, improving quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Behavioral Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Opioids have been a primary treatment for chronic pain for two decades.
- Long-term opioid therapy lacks documented effectiveness and safety.
- Risks include addiction, overdose, and death.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an alternative to long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain.
- To compare the risks and benefits of CBT versus opioid therapy.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews existing literature on opioid therapy and CBT for chronic pain.
- Comparative analysis of outcomes and risks associated with both treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) shows effectiveness in treating chronic pain.
- CBT improves pain-related outcomes, mobility, quality of life, and mood.
- CBT demonstrates significantly lower risks compared to long-term opioid use.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a viable and safer alternative for managing chronic pain.
- CBT can be used as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with other non-opioid therapies.
- Transitioning from opioid therapy to CBT may mitigate risks associated with long-term opioid use.
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