Psychosocial Predictors of Substance Use Cravings in a Rural Population: An Ecological Momentary Analysis

Using mixed nonlinear regression, self-reported levels of cravings of participants fluctuated over periods of two days in a cyclical manner. Also, previous history with opiate use as well as episodes of recent cravings strongly influenced future occurrences of cravings. Lastly, degree of spirituality was correlated with a reduction in cravings.