Heroin addiction is an incredibly difficult problem to treat. People who struggle with it often have a long history of trauma and other mental health issues, making the recovery process even more complicated. The physical and psychological damage caused by heroin use can be so severe that even after a successful treatment program, relapses can …
Suspecting someone you love uses heroin is a painful situation for anyone. We all know about the dangers of these drugs. But what are the physical signs of heroin abuse and how else can you detect the truths of your loved one’s behaviors? Do you need more information about a heroin detox center or a …
The most dangerous drug for relapse is heroin. The greatest risk to a person who is in early treatment and who relapses is the threat of overdose. This is because they have no tolerance but also because they often have poor judgment in how much they should be using. Heroin use and heroin overdoses have …
What happens when you take heroin? If you’ve ever tried the opioid or have a loved one struggling with heroin addiction, you may be curious about the short- and long-term effects of heroin abuse. However, beyond your curiosity, you need to know that overcoming addiction is possible and that professional help is available. At Promises …
Heroin is a dangerous and highly addictive opioid that can lead to physical and psychological dependence. Another major risk of heroin use is experiencing an overdose, as overdoses have reached record levels. But what is the heroin addiction recovery rate and what does it tell us about the best ways to overcome a heroin addiction? …
Opiates and opioids — we’ve used and heard these terms used interchangeably, but are they the same? If not, what is the difference between opiate and opioid drugs? With all the many news reports about the opioid crisis, you may have wondered which drugs or medicines these were. It’s important to have an understanding of …
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If you have been prescribed pain medication, then it may be an opiate or opioid medication. The difference between the two is subtle, and often doctors use the terms synonymously. Yet, there are some important differences. Let’s take a look at the definition of opiate. What is the Opiates Definition? We define opiates as a …
Heroin addiction is very prevalent in the United States, with thousands of people dying every year from heroin use. While many people may want to quit taking this substance, there is always the concern about what the signs of heroin withdrawal will be. People who are used to the rush of euphoria from heroin may …
Due to widespread overprescribing of opioid pain medications in the U.S. since the 1990s, more people are being exposed to narcotics and becoming addicted to them. This has resulted in the current opioid epidemic and escalating drug overdose deaths. But this problem is not new. “A similar thing happened just over 100 years ago, and …
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“You suffer the rest of your life, you fight the rest of your life, and there’s only a few ways out of it: jails, institutions or death.” This is what Isaac Brello says about how heroin addiction overtakes you and rules your life at the cost of everything else — and he should know. His …