Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5037916 Addictive Behaviors 2017 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

•Trends analyses were done in U.S. nonmedical prescription opioid users.•From 2002 to 14, opioid disorder increased in NMPO users ages 18-34.•Trends in heroin use increased significantly in 18-34 NMPO users.•There was no change in opioid use disorder or heroin use among NMPO users ages 12-17.•Results call to action to stop these rising trends among NMPO youth.

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