Original research
by
Ware, Orrin D. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
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.
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
N=1,252 individuals with OUD entering eight residential addiction treatment facilities.
Keywords
Withdrawal
Sex/Gender
Chronic pain
Transitions in care/treatment
About PWUD
