Exploring Stress, Cognitive, and Affective Mechanisms of the Relationship Between Interpersonal Trauma and Opioid Misuse

Course overview

This study investigates the roles of stress, cognitive function, and emotional (affective) responses as mechanisms contributing to opioid misuse in individuals with a history of interpersonal trauma, such as intimate partner violence or childhood abuse. It is the first to examine these factors together, offering a comprehensive approach to understanding how these interconnected mechanisms might influence opioid misuse.