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Veterans' Painkiller Abuse Can Raise Odds for Heroin Use Philly.com TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Veterans who misuse narcotic painkillers may be at high risk for heroin use, a new study cautions. The research included nearly 3,400 U.S. veterans who had never misused painkillers or used heroin. Among veterans, painkiller misuse strongly linked to starting heroin Brown UniversityEurekAlert (press release) Prescribed Opioids Not Linked to Veterans' Heroin UsePain News Network Common sense lacking in painkiller policiesOrillia Packet & Times all 4 news articles »

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