Metabolic Syndrome among Individuals with Heroin use Disorders on Methadone Therapy: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Related Factors

Abstract

Overweight and metabolic syndrome are prevalent findings in individuals with heroin use disorder on methadone therapy. Of specific concern is the association of methadone exposure with metabolic syndrome. Preventive measures and clinical routine screening should be recommended to prevent metabolic syndrome in subjects on methadone therapy.