New study identifies cortisol level as indicator of addiction recovery success

A new study found that lower initial cortisol levels may serve as a predictor for retention in treatment programs for substance use disorder.  Researchers found that participants who remained in the treatment program less than 90 days had significantly higher initial cortisol levels than those who remained in the program longer than 90 days.

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