Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 99-103, April 2010

Abuse deterrent opioids

  • M. Fahad Khan, MD, MHS

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  • Christopher Gharibo, MD

Center for Study & Treatment of Pain, Department of Anesthesiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York

Prescription opioid abuse is a growing problem that has become a critical public health issue. The development of abuse-resistant opioid formulations is an emerging strategy aimed at curbing the abuse of opioid analgesics. Over the next few months to years, new products within this category will enter the market. This article serves to provide an introduction to many of the upcoming formulations that may find their way into the therapeutic arsenal of pain management practitioners.

Keywords: Drug abuse, Addiction, Opioid misuse, Abuse deterrent, Tamper resistant

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PII: S1084-208X(10)00023-6

doi:10.1053/j.trap.2010.03.006

Techniques in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 99-103, April 2010

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