Withdrawing from heroin can be an extremely uncomfortable process, albeit a requirement for kicking a deadly addiction. While it is rarely dangerous, strong physical and psychological need is often present during heroin withdrawal and the first signs of heroin withdrawal may compel further use. So can an individual permanently get off heroin? Yes. But
Heroin is an illegal, highly addictive drug processed from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of the opium poppy plant. It is known to create an intense sense of euphoria and well-being. It is typically sold as a white or brownish powder that is “cut” with sugars,
With drug overdose ranking first among all other causes of adult accidental death in America, it is increasingly important to be aware of some critical factors regarding drug treatment. The last ten years have seen the largest increases in heroin use among the young adult population on record; more than double the number of previous
