comment Age (mean, (range)) 48.6 (27-83)   Gender 11 Males (61%)   Previous illicit drug abuse (eg, marijuana, speed, heroin) 3 patients   Previous alcohol abuse 1 patient Being seen by the alcohol and drug team Current illicit drug abuse (self report) 1 patient marijuana Current cigarette smoking 7 patients   Psychiatric comorbidities (from self report and GP referrals) (eg, depression, anxiety, PTSD*, ADHD*) 10 patients   History of legal problems 2 patients   Obvious aberrant drug-related behaviours 3 patients • 2 patients insisted specific opioids scripts. • 1 patient reported taking friend’s valium and seroquel *PTSD: Post traumatic stress disorder. ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Table 2: Characteristics and risk assessment of the patients who were on a high dose of opioids (>100 mg/day of oral morphine or equivalent) (n=18).