intermediateOUDbuprenorphinedepressionprotracted withdrawalPHQ-9temporal relationship
A 35-year-old male with a history of opioid use disorder on buprenorphine/naloxone 16/4 mg presents reporting persistent depressive symptoms. His urine drug screen is positive for buprenorphine and negative for other opioids. He attends counseling regularly. PHQ-9 score is 17. Which assessment is MOST important before starting an antidepressant?