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U.S. Drug Overdose Death Rates the Highest Among Wealthy Nations, Study Finds
In the most comprehensive international comparison of its kind, a USC study found that the United States has the highest drug overdose death rates among high-income countries.
AAU Universities Battle the Opioid Crisis | The Crisis | University of Southern California
Opioid Abuse Leads to Heroin Use and a Hepatitis C Epidemic, USC Researcher Says
Many opioid abusers switch to heroin because it’s more potent and cheaper. This trend complicates disease prevention because people inject heroin much sooner, potentially resulting in increased risk of injection-related epidemics such as hepatitis C and HIV.
University Research | AAU Universities Battle the Opioid Crisis | The Crisis | University of Southern California
Where Patients Get Prescription Opioids
Legislatures and hospitals have tightened emergency room prescribing guidelines for opioids, but a new USC study shows that doctor's offices are the main sources of prescription painkillers.
University Research | AAU Universities Battle the Opioid Crisis | The Crisis | University of Southern California