The association of chronic pain and opioid withdrawal in men and women with opioid use disorder

Original research
par
Ware, Orrin D. et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

The goal of this study was to examine the roles of chronic pain and gender on opioid withdrawal severity using a large, multi-site database.

Constatations/points à retenir

Women and persons with chronic pain would benefit from earlier engagement in treatment and may require a more intensive strategy to mitigate opioid withdrawal in early treatment.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

N=1,252 individuals with OUD entering eight residential addiction treatment facilities.

Mots clés

Withdrawal
Sex/Gender
Chronic pain
Transitions in care/treatment
About PWUD