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Prevalence and correlates of fentanyl-contaminated heroin exposure among young adults who use prescription opioids non-medically.

TitlePrevalence and correlates of fentanyl-contaminated heroin exposure among young adults who use prescription opioids non-medically.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsMacmadu, Alexandria, Jennifer J. Carroll, Scott E. Hadland, Traci C. Green, and Brandon D. L. Marshall
JournalAddictive behaviors
Volume68
Pagination35-38
Date Published2017 May
ISSN1873-6327
AbstractThe rate of overdose deaths caused by fentanyl-contaminated heroin (FCH) use is increasing rapidly in the United States. We examined risk factors for exposure to FCH and experiences with FCH use among young adult non-medical prescription opioids (NMPO) users.
DOI10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.01.014
Alternate JournalAddict Behav

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