داروهای ضد افسردگی اپوئید و هروئین: بررسی روند سوء استفاده از مواد مخدر در میان یک نمونه از مشتریان درمان دارویی در کنتاکی

Findings suggest Kentucky’s legislative efforts were effective in reducing illicit prescription opioid use, but heroin use has increased. One possible explanation for this relationship is that as prescription opioids became more difficult to obtain, users turned to heroin as a substitute. The finding of rising heroin use suggests a need for further policy initiatives to reduce heroin use, but the potential effectiveness of this policy remains unclear. Understanding trends may help to guide future policy efforts and pain management treatment strategies to where they might have their greatest impact.