Abstract
The present clinical case discussion focuses on a patient with comorbid substance use disorder (SUD) and chronic pain, who experienced an overdose of heroin. The case illustrates the complex array of risk factors that contribute to overdose risk, discusses the use of naloxone, and highlights the need for further risk mitigation interventions in patients at risk for overdose.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Analgesics, Opioid / adverse effects*
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Chronic Pain / drug therapy
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Drug Overdose / drug therapy*
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Heroin / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Male
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Opiate Substitution Treatment
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Opioid-Related Disorders / drug therapy*
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Risk Assessment
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / drug therapy
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Veterans
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Heroin