U.S. Opioid Epidemic The Role of Heroin : CRS Insight

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drug abuse.

Drugs.

Heroin.

Medical laws and legislation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2014

Summary:

Examines concerns over increased rates of heroin abuse and addiction, possibly as an indirect result of rise in abuse of prescription opioid painkillers that may serve as a "gateway" for nonprescription abuse of opioids such as heroin. Addresses challenges faced by prescription drug abusers in financing their habit, since prescription opioid drugs are far more expensive than heroin. Describes heroin varieties, production, and cost; and discusses heroin trafficking into and within the U.S.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. U.S. Opioid Epidemic

Publisher Number:

CRS-2014-DSP-0395

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license