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Register Now References Important Safety Information Terms of Use 3 Easy Steps to Screen for Opioid Dependence Register For Updates - Get e-mail updates and helpful information about opioid dependence treatment. Suboxone (buprenorphine HCl/naloxone HCl dihydrate) CIII sublingual tablets Click Here to Get the DAST-10 Intro - Step1 - Step2 - Step3 Identify and ask

Consider approaching a patient if certain behaviors are present, such as:

  • Repeated request for refills of opioid medication earlier than necessary
  • Unusual requests for replacement prescriptions

Note that certain types of patients may be at greater risk for opioid dependence, like those with:

  • A family history of substance abuse
  • Comorbid psychiatric conditions, eg, depression1
  • Other comorbid conditions, eg, HIV and hepatitis C
  • Resolved pain, but the expressed need for opioids

Ask the Right Questions: the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10)

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You may even have the patient fill out a questionnaire in order to get the conversation started. Keep in mind:

  • A nonjudgmental tone and presentation will enable the patient to speak more openly
  • During the conversation, it is often beneficial to reassure the patient that opioid dependence is a medical condition—not a moral failure (no one wants to become dependent)

The next step is to confirm the diagnosis.

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