2024
Editorial for the themed issue: Addressing the dual challenges of opioid use disorder and chronic pain in the context of the opioid crisis
Sofuoglu M, MacLean R, De Aquino J. Editorial for the themed issue: Addressing the dual challenges of opioid use disorder and chronic pain in the context of the opioid crisis. British Journal Of Clinical Pharmacology 2024, 90: 2960-2961. PMID: 39340184, PMCID: PMC11604519, DOI: 10.1111/bcp.16273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchW82 Variation in Psychosocial Symptom Change: A Preliminary Examination of Veterans in Early Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Wolkowicz N, Sofuoglu M, De Aquino J, MacLean R. W82 Variation in Psychosocial Symptom Change: A Preliminary Examination of Veterans in Early Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2024, 260: 110700. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.110700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchW68 Greater Coupling of Pain Intensity and Opioid Craving After Delaying Methadone Dose Among Veterans With Opioid Use Disorder
MacLean R, Spinola S, Pittman B, Meyerovich J, Szollosy S, Wolkowicz N, Sofuoglu M. W68 Greater Coupling of Pain Intensity and Opioid Craving After Delaying Methadone Dose Among Veterans With Opioid Use Disorder. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2024, 260: 110686. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.110686.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA preliminary investigation of the acute effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on pain and opioid attentional bias among persons with opioid use disorder
Wolkowicz N, Sofuoglu M, Pittman B, Meyerovich J, MacLean R, De Aquino J. A preliminary investigation of the acute effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on pain and opioid attentional bias among persons with opioid use disorder. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2024, 177: 90-95. PMID: 38991269, PMCID: PMC11371499, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.06.047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAttentional biasOpioid use disorderDelta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolTHC administrationDose of methadoneOpioid cuesUse disorderEffects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolLower doses of methadoneVisual probe taskHigher doses of methadoneEffects of cannabinoidsFive-hour sessionTHC doseOral THCProbe taskPsychoactive constituentAddictive propertiesMethadone patientsMethadone doseWithin-subjectTHCPreliminary evidenceMethadoneAcute effectsFrom taboo to treatment: The emergence of psychedelics in the management of pain and opioid use disorder
Weleff J, Nunes J, Costa G, Sofuoglu M, MacLean R, De Aquino J. From taboo to treatment: The emergence of psychedelics in the management of pain and opioid use disorder. British Journal Of Clinical Pharmacology 2024 PMID: 38627909, PMCID: PMC11480258, DOI: 10.1111/bcp.16045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpioid use disorderChronic painLong-term opioid therapyManagement of chronic painPain management alternativeOpioid-induced analgesiaInnovative treatment optionsManagement of painReverse painCentral sensitizationOpioid therapyPain controlTreatment optionsClinical challengeClinical trialsPainPotential therapeutic applicationsPain experiencePotential of psychedelicsNovel therapeuticsHuman evidenceOpioid crisisNeurobiological substratesOpioidExploration of novel therapeuticsThe relationship of pain intensity and opioid craving with delayed methadone dose: A preliminary study of individuals with opioid use disorder
MacLean R, Spinola S, Pittman B, Meyerovich J, Szollosy S, Wolkowicz N, Minnix S, Sofuoglu M. The relationship of pain intensity and opioid craving with delayed methadone dose: A preliminary study of individuals with opioid use disorder. British Journal Of Clinical Pharmacology 2024, 90: 2977-2984. PMID: 38439592, DOI: 10.1111/bcp.16027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCold pressor testMethadone doseExperience of painOpioid cravingMethadone conditionTime course of painRelationship of pain intensityDose conditionsCourse of painAssessment of painOpioid use disorderCross-over designPain intensityPain thresholdIncreased riskPainStudy visitsPressor testDelayed dosesUse disorderCravingOpioidMethadone treatmentDoseMethadone
2023
Integrating cognitive bias modification for pain and opioid cues into medication for opioid use disorder clinical care: Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary results
MacLean R, Heapy A, Waters A, Wolkowicz N, Szollosy S, Meyerovich J, Sofuoglu M. Integrating cognitive bias modification for pain and opioid cues into medication for opioid use disorder clinical care: Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary results. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2023, 246: 109857. PMID: 37004461, PMCID: PMC10189744, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.109857.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrial-level bias scoresOpioid cuesAB taskCognitive bias modification taskAttentional bias taskCognitive bias modificationComputer-based tasksPreliminary efficacyOpioid use disorderCurrent studyBias modificationBias taskBias scoresModification tasksCBM groupCBM tasksChronic painAcceptability measuresControl conditionTaskUse disordersClinical careCuesTime interactionParticipantsOpioid Use Disorder With Chronic Pain Increases Disease Burden and Service Use
MacLean RR, Sofuoglu M, Stefanovics E, Rosenheck R. Opioid Use Disorder With Chronic Pain Increases Disease Burden and Service Use. Psychological Services 2023, 20: 157-165. PMID: 34968125, PMCID: PMC9358616, DOI: 10.1037/ser0000607.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderChronic painMental health diagnosesService useUse disordersHealth AdministrationConcurrent opioid use disorderHealth diagnosisOngoing opioid epidemicOutpatient service useVeterans Health AdministrationMental health disordersSubstance use diagnosesSingle disorder groupsClinical service useOpioid prescriptionsAdditional comorbiditiesMultinomial regression analysisDisease burdenMedication fillsOpioid epidemicPrescription opiatesMedical conditionsMedical disordersUse diagnoses
2021
A Facility-Wide Plan to Increase Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care and General Mental Health Settings.
Spelman JF, Edens EL, Maya S, Moore BA, Boggs A, MacLean RR, Ackland P, Becker WC, Lynch D, Garcia-Vassallo M, Burgo AL, Rosen MI, Gordon AJ. A Facility-Wide Plan to Increase Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care and General Mental Health Settings. Federal Practitioner 2021, 38: 460-464. PMID: 34733066, PMCID: PMC8560103, DOI: 10.12788/fp.0186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVeterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare SystemOpioid use disorderMOUD accessPrimary careTarget clinicsUse disordersGeneral mental health clinicsKey interventionsMental health clinicsMental health settingsGeneral mental health settingsHealth care practitionersQuality improvement effortsElectronic health recordsEligible patientsMOUD receiptPrescriber characteristicsBuprenorphine prescribersOpioid epidemicHealth clinicsMOUDCare practitionersHealth settingsNational VAElectronic consultationTreatment outcomes in individuals diagnosed with comorbid opioid use disorder and Posttraumatic stress disorder: A review
Meshberg-Cohen S, MacLean R, Martin A, Sofuoglu M, Petrakis IL. Treatment outcomes in individuals diagnosed with comorbid opioid use disorder and Posttraumatic stress disorder: A review. Addictive Behaviors 2021, 122: 107026. PMID: 34182307, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderComorbid opioid use disorderStress disorderImpact of PTSDPresence of PTSDComorbid posttraumatic stress disorderUse disordersOpioid use disorderMultiple mental health problemsMental health problemsPTSD treatmentComparison participantsTreatment outcomesPTSD diagnosisPsychosocial problemsStandardized assessmentConcurrent diagnosisPsychiatric conditionsMedical record diagnosisDrug useIndividualsDisordersPublic health emergencyRecord diagnosisInclusion criteriaThe Impact of Chronic Pain on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Outcomes
MacLean R, Spinola S, Garcia-Vassallo G, Sofuoglu M. The Impact of Chronic Pain on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Outcomes. Current Addiction Reports 2021, 8: 100-108. DOI: 10.1007/s40429-020-00352-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpioid agonist treatmentChronic painOpioid use disorderOpioid Use Disorder Treatment OutcomesNonpharmacologic pain treatmentsIllicit opioid useDisorder treatment outcomesReviewChronic painOpioid usePain intensityPain treatmentAgonist treatmentOAT clinicsTreatment outcomesClinical carePainUse disordersDrug useRecent FindingsWeHigher likelihoodClinicOutcomesTreatmentMost studiesIntake
2020
Complex Persistent Opioid Dependence with Long-term Opioids: a Gray Area That Needs Definition, Better Understanding, Treatment Guidance, and Policy Changes
Manhapra A, Sullivan MD, Ballantyne JC, MacLean RR, Becker WC. Complex Persistent Opioid Dependence with Long-term Opioids: a Gray Area That Needs Definition, Better Understanding, Treatment Guidance, and Policy Changes. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2020, 35: 964-971. PMID: 33159241, PMCID: PMC7728942, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06251-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term opioid therapyOpioid taperingOpioid dependenceChronic pain refractoryUtilization of buprenorphineLong-term opioidsSevere chronic painOpioid use disorderMultitude of treatmentsLimited supportive evidenceOpioid therapyPain refractoryBuprenorphine treatmentChronic painClinical instabilityRecent guidelinesClinical definitionUS adultsUse disordersDiagnosis/Treatment guidancePainComplicationsTreatmentSupportive evidence
2019
Stress and opioid use disorder: A systematic review
MacLean RR, Armstrong JL, Sofuoglu M. Stress and opioid use disorder: A systematic review. Addictive Behaviors 2019, 98: 106010. PMID: 31238237, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.05.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderOpioid useTreatment retentionUse disordersSystematic reviewOUD treatment outcomesIllicit opioid useWarrants further studySignificant clinical concernOUD outcomesStandard treatmentTreatment outcomesDrug counselingPsychopharmacological interventionsClinical concernBehavioral treatmentGreater cravingBehavioral interventionsStudy sampleFurther studiesTreatmentAssessment of stressInterventionImpact of stressMultiple databasesSystematic Review of Pain Severity and Opioid Craving in Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
MacLean RR, Spinola S, Manhapra A, Sofuoglu M. Systematic Review of Pain Severity and Opioid Craving in Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder. Pain Medicine 2019, 21: e146-e163. PMID: 32034413, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnz228.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term opioid therapyOpioid use disorderChronic painPain severityOpioid therapyOpioid cravingUse disordersEligible studiesSystematic reviewOpioid use disorder patientsChronic pain populationsRisk of biasInclusion/exclusion criteriaPain populationObservational studyExclusion criteriaPainDisorder patientsPsycINFO databasesTherapyMean levelsDisordersSeverityStudy of individualsCraving
2018
Attentional bias in opioid users: A systematic review and meta-analysis
MacLean RR, Sofuoglu M, Brede E, Robinson C, Waters AJ. Attentional bias in opioid users: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2018, 191: 270-278. PMID: 30157467, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.07.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttentional biasNeutral stimuliBehavioral treatmentRobust attentional biasAdjunctive behavioral treatmentsOpioid use disorderAttention biasOpioid cuesSalient stimuliEligible peer-reviewed studiesStimuliUse disordersOpioid usersCurrent studySystematic reviewPeer-reviewed studiesNational public health emergencyBiasComprehensive literature searchTreatment outcomesPublic health emergencyOpioid useActive responseCuesPrimary treatment