Risk factors for opioid relapse differ between men and women
Multiple substance use disorders were deemed a serious risk factor for men, while women who relapsed tended to suffer from withdrawal symptoms and depression, a USC study has found.
Younger age is a risk factor for both men and women who relapse with opioids. (Illustration/iStock)
Fatal drug overdoses two-thirds of which involve opioids have increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC recently reported that overdose deaths have surged to 81,000 over a 12-month period.
Treatment for opioid use disorder ideally a combination of medication and behavioral therapy is the key to improving the odds for recovery from addiction to heroin and prescription opioids. But relapsing after treatment remains a persistent challenge.
Opioid Relapse Risk Factors Vary By Gender, Per USC Study
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USC Study Identifies Risk Factors for Opioid Relapse
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