Descriptive Analysis of Inpatient and Outpatient Cohorts Seeking Treatment After Prescription Opioid Misuse and Medical Toxicology Evaluation.

Shawn M VarneyTimothy J WiegandPaul M WaxJeffrey Brentnull null

Published in: Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology (2021)

Patients treated in the outpatient compared to inpatient setting were more likely to report adverse sequelae from their drug use including long-term drug use, depression, previous rehabilitation attempts, and seeking to avoid withdrawal.

Keyphrases

mental health
chronic pain
palliative care
healthcare
depressive symptoms
acute care
pain management
cross sectional
sleep quality
adverse drug
electronic health record