Depression and Ambivalence toward Chronic Opioid Therapy for Chronic Non-cancer Pain

摘要

ObjectivesChronic opioid therapy (COT) for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) is characterized by both high rates of patient-initiated discontinuation and by perceived helpfulness among those who sustain opioid use. This study examines predictors of the desire to cut down or stop opioid therapy among patients receiving COT who report that opioids are helpful for relieving pain.