An age-based analysis of nonmedical prescription opioid use among people who use illegal drugs in Vancouver, Canada

An age-based analysis of nonmedical prescription opioid use among people who use illegal drugs in Vancouver, Canada

Abstract Background Nonmedical prescription opioid use (NMPOU) is a serious public health problem in North America. At a population-level, previous research has identified differences in the prevalence and correlates of NMPOU among younger versus older age groups; however, less is known about age-re...

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Main Authors: Tessa Cheng, Will Small, Huiru Dong, Ekaterina Nosova, Kanna Hayashi, Kora DeBeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
Prescription opioids
Risk behavior
Addictions
Youth
Overdose
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13011-018-0180-3

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