The fentanyl family: A distinguished medical history tainted by abuse.

Robert B RaffaJ V PergolizziJoAnn K LeQuang Robert Taylornull nullS ColucciM H Annabi

Published in: Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics (2017)

The abuse of fentanyl and its analogues (legal and illicit) serves as a case study for the dilemma and difficulties balancing a medical need against psychosocial realities. The fentanyl family provides relief for severe pain, but their very properties also engender abuse.

Keyphrases

healthcare
intimate partner violence
chronic pain
mental health
pain management
neuropathic pain
early onset
molecular docking
spinal cord injury
structure activity relationship