How will you diagnose and manage a patient with chronic pain and a co-occurring mood or substance use disorder? Identify a guideline and an evidence-based article that support your chosen management of psychotherapy, complementary alternative medicine, or psychopharmacology.
Potential Answer: Prescribe Cymbalta (antidepressant that works for pain management). Possibly also use Gabapentin. These are two meds that work well for those with chronic pain but have past histories of drug abuse. Be careful that the patient still is not drinking or has liver issues with Cymbalta. Would need to run a liver panel.

