Abstract
Opioids have been used widely since the late 1990s to treat chronic pain. In the last 15 years, prescription opioid drug abuse has been escalating and more individuals are receiving medication-assisted treatment for addiction. Individuals utilizing opioids to treat chronic pain or addiction or those actively abusing opioids may require acute pain management. Nurse practitioners must possess the skills to assess and manage pain in this population.
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