Table 1 Rates of pain in samples using prescription opioids (POs) non-medically
Author | Population | Number of studies | Rate calculated | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fischer et al. (2012) | General population samples of young adults or adults reporting non-medical PO use | 4 | Pooled prevalence of pain | 48% (95% CI: 37%–59%) |
Lusted et al. (2013) | Adult substance use treatment samples reporting non-medical PO use | 8 | Pooled prevalence of pain | 58% (95% CI: 53%–64%) |
Adult substance use treatment samples with PO analgesics reported as the primary drug requiring substance use treatment, or PO dependence reported | 7 | Pooled prevalence of pain | 60% (95% CI: 52%–67%) | |
Adult substance use treatment samples with any PO abuse reported | 2 | Pooled prevalence of pain | 50% (95% CI: 40%–60%) |