Characteristics and correlates of men and women with prescription opioid dependence

► Almost half (46%) of subjects endorsed crushing and snorting prescription opioids. ► Men were more likely than women to crush and snort prescription opioids. ► Women were more likely than men to use opioids to cope with interpersonal stress. ► Women were more likely than men to use opioids to cope with negative effect. ► More women than men used prescription opioids first thing in the morning.