Title | Prevalence and correlates of fentanyl-contaminated heroin exposure among young adults who use prescription opioids non-medically. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Macmadu, Alexandria, Jennifer J. Carroll, Scott E. Hadland, Traci C. Green, and Brandon D. L. Marshall |
Journal | Addictive behaviors |
Volume | 68 |
Pagination | 35-38 |
Date Published | 2017 May |
ISSN | 1873-6327 |
Abstract | The 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. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.01.014 |
Alternate Journal | Addict Behav |