As more veterans die of opioid overdoses, study shows need to focus beyond prescriptions

(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) A dramatic rise in opioid overdose deaths among American veterans in recent years has happened mainly among veterans dying from heroin and synthetic opioids, a new study shows. The study highlights a pressing need to find and provide care to veterans who need help for use of non-prescription opioids, whether or not they are also taking prescription opioids.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://bit.ly/2VHtQdF