Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Persistent or Recurrent Pain: Findings From the Health and Retirement Study.

Lisa R LaRoweAngela MillerSachin J ShahChristine Seel Ritchie

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2024)

Hazardous alcohol use-including both excessive and binge drinking-is common among older adults with persistent or recurrent pain, including those who take opioids. Given that hazardous drinking can complicate pain management and increase the risk for adverse opioid effects (eg, overdose), the current findings underscore the importance of assessing and addressing hazardous patterns of alcohol use among older adults with persistent or recurrent pain.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
healthcare
public health
mental health
alcohol consumption
body mass index
spinal cord injury
neuropathic pain