Faculty Perspectives in Chronic Pain: Epidemiologic Assessments of Abuse-Deterrent Formulations

Prescription opioid abuse is a significant public health concern in the United States, particularly abuse of controlled-release formulations that contain higher opioid content.

Abuse-Deterrent Formulations: An Early Epidemiologic Appraisal

By Ofer M. Wellisch, MD, MPH

A prescription opioid addiction and abuse epidemic has been escalating in the United States over the past 2 decades, having progressively developed into a pressing national public health concern.

Are We Winning the War on Drugs?

By Atheer A. Kaddis, PharmD

Faculty Perspectives in Chronic Pain: Epidemiologic Assessments of Abuse-Deterrent Formulations

Since the early 1970s, the United States has declared a war on drugs, focusing on ways in which to reduce the use and abuse of illicit and addicting drugs.

Assessing Abuse-Deterrent Formulations: Much Work Still Remains

By Gary M. Owens, MD

Faculty Perspectives in Chronic Pain: Epidemiologic Assessments of Abuse-Deterrent Formulations

The human toll from opioid-related abuse and misuse in the United States is a serious public health problem that must be addressed on all fronts.