Does genetic makeup of an individual influence patient's vulnerability to an opioid use disorder?
Knowledge Library published on May 31, 2013 in Assess & Monitor
Kathryn L. Hahn, PharmD, DAAPM, CPE
Affiliate Faculty
Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
Springfield, Oregon
Affiliate Faculty
Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
Springfield, Oregon
Hi. I am Kathy Hahn. I am a community pharmacist and I have been specializing in pain management for the last 20 years or so. I am in Eugene, Oregon and I am affiliate faculty at Oregon State University School of Pharmacy and I am also on the board of directors for the American Academy of Pain Management. Genetic makeup actually is pretty interesting and I think Lynn Webster quoted a study a little earlier in our program talking about how important family history of drug abuse and diversion and addiction and all that is in looking at someone who has problems. In the pharmacy setting, we actually are able to look at patients, and their parents, and their children, and their grandchildren, and you can see a line of problems if it is someone with drug addiction problems, it is very evident and we see it.
Last modified: May 31, 2013