From Painkillers to Heroin: Why this Path is Common

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Every day in the United States, over 115 people die from an opioid overdose. In fact, opioids were blamed for the sharp increase in accidental deaths in 2016. We are facing an opioid crisis, and many people can’t help but wonder what led us here. The path, surprisingly, is an easy one. How Opioid Addictions […]

5 Ways the Brain Heals After Heroin Addiction

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Heroin is a highly addictive drug that takes the lives of tens of thousands of people every year. Quitting heroin requires your full focus and attention, but it is possible. Each day, there are people working toward their recoveries and putting their addiction to heroin further behind them. Recovery is ongoing, but progress is always […]

Can Heroin Addicts Act Normal?

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The internet is an excellent resource when you want to learn more about heroin addiction. However, many of the signs and symptoms are obvious, and some heroin addicts do a very good job of hiding their addictions. If you suspect that a friend or family member is harboring an addiction, you may be wondering if […]

Signs of Heroin Overdose

Signs of Heroin Overdose

As uncomfortable as the withdrawal process can be from opiates, it’s rarely life-threatening. In the right environment and with access to medical care, heroin detox is actually a rather safe process. The real risk of heroin is an overdose. Heroin is one of the most addictive, lethal drugs in the world. It comes in all […]

Heroin Withdrawal Timeline

Heroin Withdrawal Timeline

Heroin addiction is characterized by the compulsive use of heroin, an inability to control the intake and the deliberate seeking of the drug. Heroin dependence, on the other hand, means that a person is at risk for developing withdrawal symptoms when they stop using the opioid. Heroin addiction is behavioral; heroin dependence is biological. Part […]

Understanding The Most Common Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms

Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms

If you or a loved one are battling heroin addiction you understand that it is a powerful and highly addictive drug.  In recent years, heroin has become more commonplace in cities and neighborhoods we may have never expected. Producing an intense rush of pleasure, heroin use can quickly spiral into a full-blown addiction. What may […]

Side Effects of Heroin Use

Side Effects of Heroin

Heroin is a “downer” drug that was first manufactured by the Bayer Pharmaceutical Company in 1898. It was meant to be used as a treatment for tuberculosis and morphine addiction. However, it didn’t take long for people to realize that heroin was even more addictive than morphine. By the 1990s, the mortality rate for heroin […]

What Makes Heroin So Addictive?

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Heroin is often referred to as the most dangerous drug on the streets. People say that it’s so powerful, trying it even once can lead to addiction. But is heroin really that addictive, or are law enforcement, doctors and treatment centers just trying to scare people away from trying the drug? While it may sound […]

4 Reasons Why Heroin Is So Popular Now

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Heroin was a popular drug in the 1960s and 70s, but then it faded out of style. By the 1990s, more people used crack cocaine than heroin. However, within the past decade, heroin use has grown to epidemic proportions. Not only is heroin use on the rise but also so are overdose deaths. For the […]

Heroin Vaccine To Help With Addiction Treatment?

Heroin Vaccine To Help With Addiction Treatment

Is it possible that one vaccine could change the trajectory for heroin addicts? Some researchers say yes. Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute in California tested a new vaccine on rats and found that it is possible to neutralize the effects of heroin before it reaches the brain. Though research for the vaccine is in […]

5 Facts About Opiates

Five Facts About Opiates

When you have a minor ache or pain, an over-the-counter pain reliever is usually enough to provide you with some relief. But if your pain is severe, you may be prescribed an opioid. Opioids are types of narcotic pain medications, but they can have serious side effects if you don’t use them correctly. While these […]

Heroin Epidemic In The USA

President Obama Addressing West Virginia’s Heroin Epidemic. Courtesy: of www.CNN.com West Virginia has the highest rate of overdose deaths in the country, according to a recent report by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. These findings draw more attention to one of the nation’s poorest regions as they deal with the […]