Updated March 8th, 2020 Heroin is known for its extremely addictive qualities and is notoriously difficult to quit. There are a number of harrowing, even exaggerated, depictions of withdrawal in TV, film and other media. Consequently, heroin and other opiates have developed a reputation for being very difficult to ... Read More
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“Safe Drug Supply”: Will It Help or Hurt Heroin Users?
Heroin is a highly addictive illicit opioid that's associated with a host of short-and long-term effects, including digestive problems, severe itching, impaired mental function and slowed breathing, which can result in coma or lasting brain damage. Heroin-related deaths have been on the rise in recent years, resulting ... Read More
5 Uncommon Forms of Heroin
Updated August 10, 2021 Heroin is an opioid, often used as a recreational drug due to its powerful euphoric effects. It has no accepted medical uses in the United States, although it's used as a powerful painkiller in other countries. As a street drug, heroin is rarely sold in pure form since dealers routinely mix ... Read More
What Does It Feel Like to Be Dope Sick? A Must-Read Before Quitting Heroin
Most people who suffer from substance abuse issues understand that detox and withdrawal come with some unpleasant side effects, but for heroin and opiates, it takes another form. Even those who have never tried to get sober hear the stories from friends and other users of being "dope sick," and fear of this feeling can ... Read More
Heroin Detection Window
How Long Does Heroin Stay In Your System? While heroin's effects are long-lasting compared to other drugs like meth and cocaine, it has a relatively short half-life of 30 minutes or less, depending on how the drug is administered. In other words, if a user takes one dose of heroin, half of the drug will be flushed out ... Read More
What Are the Effects of Combining Meth and Heroin?
Mixing meth and heroin poses an incredibly dangerous health risk. When smoked, snorted or injected together, meth and heroin overload the nervous system with stimulatory and depressant effects. Brain activity goes haywire as the nervous system is both suppressed and aroused. Neurotransmitters that are responsible for ... Read More
Constant Flu-Like Symptoms, Irritability and Signs of Hidden Heroin Use
Heroin is a powerful, addictive opioid that is illegal in the United States. Heroin, especially mixed with fentanyl, has become a prevalent issue throughout America in the past few years. Over 948,000 Americans reported using heroin. In 2016, 170,000 Americans tried heroin for the first time, nearly double the number ... Read More
Living with a Heroin User – What to Know
Despite pop culture depictions of what heroin addicts look like, the truth is that many who are addicted live what seem to be normal lives. For about 80 percent of those living with heroin addictions, the addictions start with prescription opioids that are often prescribed to manage pain after surgery. While ... Read More
