RT @ACSHResearcher: “There are several limitations to this study….hospitals may use a single code for all opiate-related overdoses, combini…
“There are several limitations to this study….hospitals may use a single code for all opiate-related overdoses, combining heroin and prescription opiates, making it difficult to distinguish specific drugs responsible for an overdose admission” https://t.co
@LesterJMilton @ZivoAdam This study here discusses how widely available prescription opioids fueled the rise in addiction, then how clamping down on diversion led hooked users to turn to illicit drugs. https://t.co/m9ql6cBUNl
@andrewkolodny @jasndoc @purduepharma The second wave is complicated and the most misunderstood. Yes it started earlier than most believe because it didn't happen overnight. The opioid pill and heroin overdose phenomenon was 'intertwined.' 1/2 https://t.co