September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Patient perspectives on the development of a prescription opioid use disorder

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Qualitative analysis identifies factors influencing opioid use and development of OUD in chronic pain patients.

Patients report that easy access to prescriptions and lack of monitoring contribute to opioid use disorder.
Major themes identified include patient-provider communication and experiences that drive initiation and continuation of opioid use.
In-depth interviews with 25 adults highlight the influence of stress and poorly controlled pain on prescription opioid use.
Findings suggest critical gaps exist in guidance for patients during both initial and long-term opioid therapy.

Davies et al. (2025) studied this question.

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