When patients misuse opioids, what you see isn’t always what you get. 52% of test results were inconsistent with their prescribed medication regimen.
Drug misuse can happen to anyone, regardless of income or status.
Together we can make a difference in addressing the opioid epidemic and ensuring that patients get access to the care and treatment they need.
Drug monitoring can be a sensitive topic for clinicians and patients alike. Learn more about how to approach the topic with patients.
When following CDC guidelines and ordering baseline drug testing prior to initiating opioid therapy, it can be challenging to identify potential amphetamine and methamphetamine misuse. This case study illustrates some steps that could be appropriate to take to better understand your patient’s potential use or misuse of these two drugs.
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