This issue brief is designed to help substance abuse prevention practitioners better understand and reduce rates of heroin use and overdose. It includes the following:
- An overview of recent trends in heroin use and related consequences
- Information on national, state, and local data sources for heroin-related indicators
- An inventory of research-based risk and protective factors associated with heroin use
- Evidence-based strategies for preventing heroin use
Related Projects: Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT)
Type of Resource: Issue brief
Length: 11 Pages
Date: 2015
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Maria Valenti
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