Smartwatch Tracks Triggers for Opioid Misuse
UC San Diego - January 30, 2026
Worldwide, opioids are also responsible for the majority of drug-related deaths. Researchers are working on a potentially life-saving measure that may be as simple as strapping on a smartwatch. The long-term hope is that tools like this could provide continuous, patient-friendly monitoring and just-in-time intervention, before risk becomes tragedy.