13. Prescription Opioids and Cognitive Decline13. Prescription Opioids and Cognitive Decline
Addiction Medicine Journal Club
Explore how prescription opioids may impact cognitive health in older adults, with insights from Drs. Del Tredici and Keenan.
24:31•2 Jan 2023
Prescription Opioids and Cognitive Health in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
“It's a reminder to me that I should be talking with my patients about the risks of medicines that are likely to become chronic, but it's not going to make me like not give someone a short term course of opiates for severe pain.”
Have you ever wondered how prescription opioids might affect cognitive health in older adults? In this episode of 'Addiction Medicine Journal Club', Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan tackle this important topic. They dive into a fascinating study from The Mayo Clinic that looks at the long-term effects of opioid use on cognitive function in older adults. The study suggests a slight but significant link between opioid use and cognitive decline, even in those without prior cognitive issues.
But that's not all—Drs. Del Tredici and Keenan also discuss the latest CDC guidelines for opioid prescribing and share their own experiences managing severe pain with opioids. This episode is packed with practical advice on patient education and risk assessment, especially for those with renal or liver issues. If you're curious about the impact of opioids on the brain or looking for tips on safer prescribing practices, this episode is a must-listen.
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