Specificity in genetic and environmental risk for prescription opioid misuse and heroin use.

Genevieve F DashIan R GizerNicholas G MartinWendy S Slutske

Published in: Psychological medicine (2023)

Genetic variation in POM, but not heroin use, is predominantly drug-specific. Misuse of prescription medications that reduce experiences of subjective distress may be partially influenced by sources of genetic variation separate from illicit drug use.

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