Heroin is a very potent and addictive drug substance in the opiate family of drugs. Like its predecessors morphine and opium, heroin moves quickly into the brain after ingestion, where it works to block opioid receptors that communicate pain and … Continue reading
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Heroin withdrawal is something you may experience as a heroin user if you have been taking the drug for a while, whether as a regular user, in binges, or if you have become addicted to the drug. One of the … Continue reading
The pain of heroin withdrawal is the main reason for addiction. When the novelty of the high wears off, users begin to dread the excruciating aspect of withdrawal so much that they will stop at nothing to keep it flowing … Continue reading
People start using heroin for a variety of reasons but primarily for the euphoric feeling the drug produces. When a person uses heroin for an extended period of time their body becomes dependent on the drug, and withdrawal symptoms occur … Continue reading
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: discovering that their child is addicted to heroin. They confront them with this information and have a conversation about what their options are. They feel relief when they find out that the addict is willing to … Continue reading