Opioid withdrawal syndrome‐associated cognitive impairment: A narrative review

Opioid withdrawal syndrome (OWS) comprises a transient constellation of subjective symptoms and objective signs expressed by brain and other organs. Although cognitive impairment is well documented in opioid use and addiction, little is known about cognitive impairment that may specifically accompany OWS. This paper explores accumulating literature describing Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome-associated Cognitive Impairment (OWSCI) which may inform clinical care and therapeutics research.

 

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Healthcare Professionals

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  • Understand the evidence characterizing cognitive impairment associate with opioid withdrawal syndrome.

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Article Authors

R. Andrew Chambers

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