Am J Addict September 2010 PMID 20525024

Vietnam veterans three years after Vietnam: how our study changed our view of heroin.

Lee N Robins, John E Helzer, Michie Hesselbrock, Eric Wish

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What people are saying

The overall discourse highlights key findings such as the reduction in heroin use among veterans from 35% to 10%, emphasizing how environment influences addiction, with posts questioning whether the decline was solely due to stress reduction. The tone varies from analytic to reflective, illustrating genuine interest and acknowledgment of the study's importance in shaping perceptions of addiction and recovery.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the significance of the study and its findings, reflecting broad agreement on its conclusions about addiction and recovery.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high curiosity about the implications of the research and its historical context, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to specific statistics and question the causes behind the findings, demonstrating some depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the study's influence on understanding addiction, though not all comments suggest a revolutionary change, indicating moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how Vietnam veterans' experiences with heroin use changed after returning home, highlighting that many veterans began using heroin during the war but some were able to stop or reduce their use afterward.
  • It challenges the common belief that heroin addiction is inherently chronic and lifelong, suggesting instead that environment and circumstances play a significant role in addiction and recovery.
  • The findings influenced how professionals and the public view addiction, emphasizing the importance of social context and support systems in treating substance abuse.]

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Dr Nuke ✴️
@TheNewImpostor · X

Robin's (1974, 2010) study of 617 US veterans returning from Vietnam to USA in 1971 found heroin use dropped from 35% to 10% and dependence dropped from 20% to 1% https://t.co/WcJ7HCUe78 But was this change attributable to a change from high-stress to low-stress environment? -->

Jul 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 7,149 followers View post →
Bruce Waynejrv
@Bob_Stinson1234 · X

RT @TheNewImpostor: Robin's (1974, 2010) study of 617 US veterans returning from Vietnam to USA in 1971 found heroin use dropped from 35% t…

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ガキさん@おかき
@hiironotennsi · X

Robins, L. N., Helzer, J. E., Hesselbrock, M., & Wish, E. (2010). Vietnam veterans three years after Vietnam: how our study changed our view of heroin. #icanhazpdf

Feb 25, 2025 · 2,520 followers View post →
dillon.sol
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ガキさん@おかき
@hiironotennsi · X

Robins, L. N., Helzer, J. E., Hesselbrock, M., & Wish, E. (2010). Vietnam veterans three years after Vietnam: how our study changed our view of heroin. #icanhazpdf

Feb 25, 2025 · 2,520 followers View post →
dillon.sol
@dillonsol1 · X

@4twentieth @barkmeta https://t.co/R3dbmlnpOl https://t.co/kJHUdKqxAj

Jan 7, 2023 · 1,123 followers View post →
Spellyr
@Sp3llyr · X

RT @TheNewImpostor: Robin's (1974, 2010) study of 617 US veterans returning from Vietnam to USA in 1971 found heroin use dropped from 35% t…

Jul 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 707 followers View post →
Bruce Waynejrv
@Bob_Stinson1234 · X

RT @TheNewImpostor: Robin's (1974, 2010) study of 617 US veterans returning from Vietnam to USA in 1971 found heroin use dropped from 35% t…

Jul 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 5,139 followers View post →
Dr Nuke ✴️
@TheNewImpostor · X

Robin's (1974, 2010) study of 617 US veterans returning from Vietnam to USA in 1971 found heroin use dropped from 35% to 10% and dependence dropped from 20% to 1% https://t.co/WcJ7HCUe78 But was this change attributable to a change from high-stress to low-stress environment? -->

Jul 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 7,149 followers View post →