Estimates of Illicit Opioid Use in the US
The findings of this cross-sectional study indicate a higher prevalence of illicit opioid use than previously reported, highlighting the need for more timely and accurate data to inform policy and intervention strategies. Enhanced data collection efforts are essential for understanding and mitigating the opioid crisis.
Authors
- Mireille Jacobson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4977-8783)
- David Powell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8400-5658)
Institutions
- University of Southern California (US)
- RAND Corporation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Health Forum
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.0809
- Citations
- 13
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 24.42
Funders
- American Heart Association
- University of Southern California
- Arnold Ventures
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Institute on Drug Abuse