Increased levels of hope are associated with slower rates of relapse following detoxification among people living with opioid dependence

Original research
par
Reddon, Hudson & Jo-Hanna Ivers

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

Ireland

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 present study was conducted to estimate the association between measures of hope for the future and time to substance use relapse among people living with opioid dependence following their discharge from opioid detoxification programs.

Constatations/points à retenir

In the present study, increased mean levels of hope were associated with slower rates of relapse among people living with opioid dependence following discharge from detoxification programs. These findings suggest that empowering people in recovery and providing additional support following services such as detoxification may be valuable strategies to reduce relapse rates among people living with opioid dependence.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Prospective cohort study of patients who completed detoxification in Ireland (N = 142).

Mots clés

About PWUD
Mental health