There are certain risk factors for opioid use disorder. Understanding these risk factors can be an important part of recovery.
Risk Factors & Causes for Opioid Use Disorders
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Summary:
Certain risk factors can increase the likelihood of developing an opioid use disorder. These risk factors can include previous trauma, your pattern of opioid use and genetics. Having added risk does not guarantee you’ll become addicted to opioids, nor do they mean you can’t recover from an addiction.
Understanding how these risk factors play a role in your life can actually strengthen your recovery.
