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2022 Sep 15


Psychol Addict Behav

Pain catastrophizing, pain anxiety, and substance use among Black individuals with chronic pain who use opioids.

Authors

Greenberg J, Penn T, Doorley JD, Grunberg VA, Duarte BA, Fishbein NS, Bakhshaie J, Vranceanu A-M
Psychol Addict Behav. 2022 Sep 15.
PMID: 36107640.

Abstract

Substance use is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the U.S. Chronic pain is associated with risky substance use. Black individuals experience substantial disparities in pain and substance use outcomes and treatment. Maladaptive psychological reactions to chronic pain, such as pain catastrophizing and pain anxiety, can increase substance use among White individuals. However, no research to date has tested this among Black individuals. This study is the first to test the relationships between pain catastrophizing, pain anxiety, and substance use among Black individuals with chronic pain who use opioid medications.