Heroin myths.pdfMyth: Heroin is only dangerous if it is injected
It is true that there are certain risks such as contracting bloodborne diseases that are only associated with injection. However heroin is an extremely dangerous substance that can cause dependence and addMore >>
Methadone Replacement for Heroin
Methadone Replacement for Heroin.pdfIf you stop taking heroin, methadone can prevent or reduce the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Many people stay on methadone long-term, but some people gradually reduce the dose and come off drugs altogether. You should not take any street drugs or much aMore >>
What is Heroin
What is heroin.pdfHeroin is an extract of opium. Opium is the dried 'milk' of the opium poppy Papaver somniferum, and it contains the two strong narcotic painkillers, or opiate analgesics, morphine and codeine.More >>
What Makes Heroin So Addictive
What makes heroin so addictive.pdfWhen heroin enters the bloodstream, it makes a bee-line right for the brain. Once heroin is in the brain system, it begins take over. Specifically, the heroin takes over the areas of the brain that are responsible for both physical dependence and producinMore >>
What are the Risks of Taking Heroin
What are the risks of taking heroin.pdfTaking heroin involves a number of risks. Here’s what it could do to you:
• Overdoses can lead to coma and even death – as it can cause respiratory failure (this is what it’s called when your breathing stops).More >>
The Health Effects Of Heroin
The health effects of heroin.pdfAs with most illegal drugs, heroin use has both short-term and long-term effects. Whether injected, snorted or smoked, heroin will begin to affect the body's central nervous system almost immediately after it is used.More >>
Treatments for Heroin
Treatments for Heroin.pdfA variety of effective treatments are available for heroin addiction. Treatment tends to be more effective when heroin abuse is identified early. The treatments that follow vary depending on the individual, but methadone, a synthetic opiate that blocks thMore >>
Heroin - Withdrawal Symptoms
Heroin withdrawal symptoms.pdfHeroin withdrawal is one of the most difficult drug withdrawals. This strong opiate creates a hard-core “bond” with the user – and when this bond is broken, in can result in an uncomfortable adjustment period. And although very few heroin withdrawal symptMore >>
Support For Heroin Addiction
Support for heroin addiction.pdfHeroin (known on the streets as horse, smack, big H, black tar, caballo, junk, TNT, skag, chiva, gear, Evil, "H", and "Boy") is a highly addictive drug made from the opium poppy. Addicts usually inject the drug into a vein via a needle, however it is possMore >>
Heroin Overdose
Heroin Overdose.pdfAn accidental overdose is currently one of the leading causes of death for people between the ages of 35-54, and also a major injury-related death for people below the age of 35. A heroin overdose is rightly treated as a very serious condition, and the reMore >>