Gender and the Association between Long-Term Prescription Opioid Use and New Onset Depression

• Increased risk of depression following>90 days opioid use for both genders. • Female vs. male veterans have greater depression risk after>90 days opioid use. • No gender difference in opioid-depression risk was found in the private sector.• Need closer monitoring of mood associated with chronic opioid use for some groups.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Original Report Source Type: research