Better opioid responsibility: implementing novel guidance as an opioid standard of care in academic and rural settings

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2026

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Authors: Fredrik Amell, Robbie Sikora, Jesse Beaudry, Peter Lang, Jose R. Mercado, Sarah Johnston, Shane Greene, Carson Wenz, Marshall J Ward, Pablo Martinez Camblor, Brian Daniel Sites, Milan Radovanovic
+3 more Charles D. Brackett, Sage Gale, Adam L. Ackerman
DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2025-106699
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References: 6

Abstract

Intravenous opioids have a faster onset and greater euphoric potential than oral or subcutaneous routes,[1 2][1] with observational studies linking inpatient intravenous exposure to higher odds of subsequent opioid-related harms—meanwhile, an urban academic opioid standard prioritized oral/

Fields of Study & Subjects

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment HIV Drug Use Sexual Risk Pain Management and Opioid Use

Publication details

Journal / source
Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
Pages
rapm–2025
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN