Amid soaring overdose deaths, there could be a glimmer of hope when it comes to the opioid crisis: According to recently released federal data, the number of new heroin users appears to be falling dramatically. An estimated 81,000 Americans began using heroin last year—less than half the number of new users the previous year.
Experts Say New Data In The Opioid Crisis Could Offer A Glimmer Of Hope
Julia Lurie, Mother Jones
Sun, 09/16/2018 - 4:10pm
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