Heroin Overdose: Everything You Need To Know

Heroin is an opioid drug made of morphine that can be highly addictive, which could lead to overdose. Most heroin users inject, sniff, snort, or smoke it. Every year, at least four out of every 100,000 people in the United States die of a heroin overdose. Today,...

The Dangers of Black Tar Heroin

Black tar heroin is a form of heroin that looks like tar or hard, black pellets. It usually comes in the form of small, twisted pieces or shards and is dark brown or black. This type of heroin is made from morphine but has not been processed into a white powder form...

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What Does Heroin Feel Like & Other Common Questions

Overview: What Is Heroin? Heroin is an opioid that goes by several street names such as big H, horse, and smack. It is a natural derivative of morphine and technically classified as an opiate. It’s use dates back thousands of years to some of the earliest known...

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Where Does Heroin Come From?

Where Does Heroin Come From?

Heroin is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from morphine, which itself, is made from the Papaver somniferum or opium poppy. It was first created in the late 1800s, and the first instances of heroin abuse and addiction were recorded as early as the 1910s. From there, it...

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The Fragile Life of a Heroin Addict

The Fragile Life of a Heroin Addict

The term “heroin addict” has a certain connotation, and not a good one. People struggling with heroin are often thought of as individuals who are homeless or live in dirty places with no job and do not have the ability to stop. Although this may be the case for some...

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Heroin Rehab: Inpatient, Residential, Outpatient & PHP

Heroin Rehab: Inpatient, Residential, Outpatient & PHP

Receiving Treatment for Heroin Addiction: Options, Programs, Length There are many unique options available to someone seeking heroin addiction treatment. The type of drug rehab program chosen should depend on personal circumstances and severity of the addiction....

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Heroin Detox & Withdrawal: Statistics, Symptoms & Treatment

Heroin Detox & Withdrawal: Statistics, Symptoms & Treatment

Heroin Withdrawal A heroin detox is the first major step in rehabilitation once a patient has decided to seek treatment. This is the initial phase where the drug is purged from the body. Because heroin quickly builds a tolerance in its users, the detox process causes...

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Heroin Addiction: Statistics, Symptoms and Effects

Heroin Addiction: Statistics, Symptoms and Effects

Heroin Addiction and Recovery Many people find themselves addicted without ever having realized the path they were on. Often, people who abuse prescription opioids turn to heroin because of “its low cost and high availability.” (www.drugabuse.gov) Once heroin becomes...

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Heroin Withdrawal Timeline: How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System

Heroin Withdrawal Timeline: How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System

If you’re addicted to heroin or abusing it, you’ve probably wondered how long does heroin stay in your system for. Heroin is one of the most commonly abused drugs in America. Over 948,000 Americans abused this illicit drug in 2016. Studies show that these...

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Is There an End in Sight for the Current Heroin Epidemic?

Is There an End in Sight for the Current Heroin Epidemic?

It's no secret that the drug epidemic in America is rising, most notably in the form of heroin use. Heroin has been an addictive drug for a long time, and the number of people using heroin has increased in this country, particularly in areas like Palm Beach.  Also,...

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