Characterizing Opioid Withdrawal Experiences and Consequences Among a Community Sample of People Who Use Opioids.

Kelsey A SimpsonMaria BolshakovaMatthew G KirkpatrickJordan P DavisJunhan ChoJessica Barrington-TrimisAlex H KralRicky N Bluthenthal

Published in: Substance use & misuse (2024)

Withdrawal symptoms among PWUO increase health risk. Improved strategies to treat opioid withdrawal are urgently needed. Solutions such as safe supply and intentional opioid withdrawal interventions (educational trainings, withdrawal comfort kits) are needed to improve withdrawal management and reduce opioid-related harm.

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