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

Original research
by
Reddon, Hudson & Jo-Hanna Ivers

Release Date

2022

Geography

Ireland

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

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.

Findings/Key points

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.

Design/methods

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

Keywords

About PWUD
Mental health