Prevalence and correlates of DSM-5 opioid withdrawal syndrome in U.S. adults with non-medical use of prescription opioids: results from a national sample

Conclusion: OWS was prevalent among people with OUD and some psychiatric disorders. These findings support screening for OWS in people with NMOU and suggest that providing medication- assisted treatments and behavioral interventions could help to reduce the burden of withdrawal in this patient population.PMID:37948571 | DOI:10.1080/00952990.2023.2248646
Source: The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research