Nicotine, alcohol, cannabis use disorders in adults with chronic pain

The overall prevalence rates of nicotine, alcohol, and cannabis use disorders among adults with chronic pain are not well-documented. So University at Buffalo, Mayo Clinic et al called for a systematic review and meta-analysis to characterize prevalence rates of non-opioid disorders among adults with chronic pain, to include nicotine, alcohol or cannabis use disorders, as well as problematic use and co-use.