Differences between heroin and non-prescription opioid analgesics users in treatment-seeking opioid-dependent young adults

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the demographic, infectious disease status and clinical severity of dependence among heroin users compared to non-prescribed opioid analgesic users in a group of opioid dependent young adults seeking treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone. (Source: Drug and Alcohol Dependence)