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From 2001-2002 to 2012-2013 there was an increase in the prevalence of heroin use and heroin use disorder

Increases in Heroin Use in the U.S. Greater Among Whites

Increase in prevalence of heroin use, heroin use disorder, with increase more pronounced in whites
Young adults in the United States are more likely to become addicted to prescription opioids than they were in years past

Opioid Use Disorder, Heroin Use Up Among Young Adults

Study also finds abuse of opioids often precedes heroin use
Hydromorphone may be another treatment option for heroin addiction

Hydromorphone May Be New Treatment for Heroin Addiction

Researchers find hydromorphone an effective, widely available, licensed choice
U.S. researchers are challenging a leading theory about the nation's heroin epidemic

Pathway to Heroin Described in NEJM Commentary

Initial exposure to opioids appears to 'push' potential addicts to heroin
Concurrent use of heroin and prescription opioids is increasing

More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin

Interviews with addicts confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute
Allowing more emergency medical service workers to administer the prescription drug naloxone could reduce the number of overdose deaths caused by opioids

CDC: Expanding EMS Naloxone Use Will Save Lives

CDC urges expansion of access to the prescription antidote among EMS personnel