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Changes in illicit opioid use across Canada

Benedikt Fischer, Jürgen Rehm, Jayadeep Patra, Michelle Firestone Cruz

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For almost a century, heroin addiction has been a core element of the illicit drug use problem in Canada.[1][1],[2][2] According to recent data, there are an estimated 125 000 injection drug users in Canada, most of whom use heroin and cocaine.[3][3] Heroin addiction is associated with a variety of

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For almost a century, heroin addiction has been a core element of the illicit drug use problem in Canada.[1][1],[2][2] According to recent data, there are an estimated 125 000 injection drug users in Canada, most of whom use heroin and cocaine.[3][3] Heroin addiction is associated with a variety of

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For almost a century, heroin addiction has been a core element of the illicit drug use problem in Canada.[1][1],[2][2] According to recent data, there are an estimated 125 000 injection drug users in Canada, most of whom use heroin and cocaine.[3][3] Heroin addiction is associated with a variety of

Key concepts: Heroin, Illicit drug, Addiction, Heroin addiction, Street drugs, Medicine, Drug, Opioid

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