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Tips for Teens: The Truth About Heroin (Spanish version) - Consejos para adolescentes: la realidad sobre la heroína
Published: May 2020
This fact sheet for teens provides facts about heroin. It describes short- and long-term effects, lists signs of use, and helps dispel common myths. It also can be used by prevention professionals, educators, health care providers, and others who come in contact with teens on a regular basis.
Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings
Published: September 2012
This report examines trends in illicit substance use from 2010 to 2011 and from 2002 to 2011 among Americans 12 and older, comparing differences by age group and gender. It also discusses disparities in the need for specialized treatment versus those who actually receive it.