A Brief History of Heroin Use in the United States: Evolving Impact on Rx Drug Abuse

A Brief History of Heroin Use in the United States: Evolving Impact on Rx Drug Abuse

The possibility of injured workers becoming addicted to heroin is quite high. In fact, individuals who were addicted to prescription opioids are 40 times more likely to become addicted to heroin. This paper will first place heroin use in a historical context, examine causes for the current epidemic, and then arm the claims professional involved in the management of workers’ compensation claims with the tools necessary to help prevent the crisis from continuing.

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