For a patient with a history of drug addiction, which medication should be avoided when possible?

Opioids carry high abuse liability and risk of relapse in recovering or active drug users. Non-opioid multimodal analgesia (acetaminophen + NSAID) should be first-line. Fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and related opioids should be avoided unless no alternative exists.4. Developmental & Genetic Conditions