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For patients that are in treatment for substance abuse with cooccurring disorders what is the risks for taking prescribed narcotics

Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.

For patients that are in treatment for substance abuse with cooccurring disorders what is the risks for taking prescribed narcotics

Describe why this topic is important.

The topic is important because the patient is in treatment to manage their substance use. When a patient is prescribed a narcotic by a physician it reverse and enhance the use of a substance for the patient.

How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?

The research can help patients and physicians see that an alternative method of pain relievers will help reduce pain without using narcotics. It will help in the recovery process to maintain sobriety and reduce the abuse of prescription drug use.

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Page last reviewed November 2017
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Internet Citation: For patients that are in treatment for substance abuse with cooccurring disorders what is the risks for taking prescribed narcotics. Content last reviewed November 2017. Effective Health Care Program, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
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