Substance Use

• Why is effective pain management for people with addiction challenging?

  It requires expert leadership and consultation
• What is necessary for effective pain management in addiction cases?

  A planned, interprofessional team approach
• What must team members be aware of regarding their attitudes towards substance use problems?

  They may contribute to undertreatment of pain
• How can team members' misbeliefs affect pain management for people with addiction?

  They may lead to undertreatment of pain