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. 2022 Oct 18;9(4):253–262. doi: 10.17294/2330-0698.1941

Table 4.

Characteristics of Patient Archetypes

Archetype History of long-term opioid use Open to substance use disorder treatment Self-perceived risk of problems with opioids Use of opioids perceived as necessary to manage pain
1. People with chronic pain Yes No No Yes
2. People who use opioids acutely No No No Yes
3. People with opioid use disorder and open to treatment Yes Yes Yes No
4. People with opioid use disorder and are not yet open to treatment Yes No No No