Introduction The consumption of alcohol remains a significant health concern and
represents a prevalent form of substance use worldwide. Previous research has identified …

OBJECTIVE: To examine gender differences in the associations of levels of pain
interference and psychiatric disorders among a nationally representative sample of adult …

Background: People with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring chronic pain
report the use of myriad substances, which is concerning due to the heightened risk of …

Complex interactions between pain and tobacco smoking have been of increasing interest
to researchers and clinicians from a variety of disciplines. There is also recent evidence to …

Abstract In United States military veterans, chronic pain represents a risk factor for opioid
and alcohol misuse, yet few studies have examined interactions among chronic pain, opioid …

Despite the notable prevalence and comorbidity of tobacco cigarette dependence and
chronic pain, relatively little is known about potential mechanisms of action. Research has …

Background Central sensitization is an important mechanism underlying many chronic pain
conditions. Chronic pain and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are highly comorbid. Despite great …

The relationship between anxiety and alcohol use is a topic of great theoretical and practical
interest for both scientists interested in the nature and causes of psychopathology and …

Background: Although personality factors and family history of substance abuse influence
how individuals experience pain and respond to analgesics, the combined effects of those …

Objectives: It is important to identify aspects of analgesic use that are associated with harm
in chronic pain. Historically, the focus has been patterns of use (eg, overuse). This study …