Findings from Dr. Liz Krans' recent study include:
- Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disorder involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences
- The pathways to the development of a substance use disorder often differ by sex and gender
- A multimodal approach to pain management is often necessary to achieve effective pain control during labor and delivery for patients with opioid use disorder
Read more about her findings here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36822706/