Key Highlights
- Approximately 21-29% of people who use heroin develop a heroin use disorder at some point in their lives
Did you know that nearly one in four to five individuals who try heroin may develop a heroin use disorder, highlighting the urgent need for effective recovery strategies and support systems?
Prevalence Rates
- Approximately 21-29% of people who use heroin develop a heroin use disorder at some point in their lives
Prevalence Rates Interpretation
Despite the ominous odds, with roughly one in four to five users developing a heroin use disorder, these statistics underscore the urgent need for effective prevention and intervention strategies—because every percentage point represents a person facing a battle that society cannot afford to ignore.