An examination of motives for tramadol and heroin use in an Egyptian sample.

Tramadol misuse is a significant problem in Egypt, yet little is known about tramadol users. The aim of this study is to examine the motivations for use of tramadol or heroin among patients in substance use disorder treatment in order to understand their unique treatment profiles. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 100 treatment-seeking men who reported either tramadol or heroin as their primary substance.