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Griffiths, Paul and Mountenay, Jane and Laniel, Laurent (2012) Understanding changes in heroin availability in Europe over time: emerging evidence for a slide, a squeeze and a shock. Addiction, 107, (9), pp. 1539-1540. DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2012.03829.x.

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In this editorial we discuss the evidence that Europe recently experienced a heroin shortage. The information available suggests that some, but not all, countries experienced a severe market shock linked to law enforcement activities; however, this may be best viewed as an epiphenomenon, accompanying a longer-term decline influenced by both demand and supply side factors.


Item Type
Article
Publication Type
Irish-related, International, Article
Drug Type
Opioid
Intervention Type
Screening / Assessment
Date
2012
Identification #
DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2012.03829.x
Page Range
pp. 1539-1540
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
107
Number
9
EndNote
Accession Number
HRB (Electronic Only)

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