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Bariatric Surgery and New-Onset Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic review and Meta-analysis

  • By

  • Silvia Martinelli

  • Niccolò Petrucciani

  • Luca Regazzi

  • Maria Rosaria Gualano

  • March 2, 2024

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    Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for severe obesity, improving weight loss and related comorbidities.

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    Addictive behaviors, including substance use disorders, may develop after bariatric surgery due to changes in reward mechanisms.

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    The incidence of new-onset substance use disorders after bariatric surgery is under-researched, highlighting a significant gap in the literature.

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    Physiological changes post-surgery can increase the risk of substance absorption, leading to potential overdose or withdrawal complications.

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    Identifying risk factors for substance use disorders after bariatric surgery is crucial for developing preventive guidelines and clinical actions.

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Bariatric Surgery and New-Onset Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic review and Meta-analysis

  • by Silvia Martinelli, Niccolò Petrucciani, Luca Regazzi, Maria Rosaria Gualano

  • March 2, 2024

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