Increased use of heroin as an initiating opioid of abuse: Further considerations and policy implications.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.05.030
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Previously, we reported a marked increase in the use of heroin as an initiating opioid in non-tolerant, first time opioid users. In the current paper, we sought to update and expand upon these results,… read more here.
Keywords: use; treatment; heroin; heroin initiating ... See more keywords
Causes of hospital admission and mortality among 6683 people who use heroin: A cohort study comparing relative and absolute risks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.06.027
Abstract: Highlights • People who use heroin have very high risk of hospitalisation and death.• Most of the excess risk relates to common non-communicable diseases.• Diseases of the lung, cardiovascular system and liver cause large numbers… read more here.
Keywords: use heroin; mortality among; causes hospital; people use ... See more keywords