National Trends in Suicide Thoughts and Behavior among US Adults with Opioid Use Disorder from 2015 to 2020.

Joanna M StreckMaria A ParkerBenjamin BearnotKelly KalagherStacey C SigmonRenee D GoodwinAndrea H Weinberger

Published in: Substance use & misuse (2022)

Among US adults, OUD was associated with thoughts of suicide and suicide behavior. The heightened prevalence of STB in adults with OUD has not changed in recent years. Screening for SI is needed among those reporting opioid misuse and should be routinely integrated into OUD prevention and treatment.

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