Do you have a burning question about heroin?
Heroin questions? There is so much confusion on the subject of Heroin Addiction In my opinion, most of the people who are addicted to heroin started out taking some kind of pain medication. These medications are classified as opiates or opioids. You might be familiar with the following examples: morphine methadone Buprenorphine hydrocodone oxycodone Opioid […]
Heroin Addiction – Trends
How long with the Heroin Addiction Trend Last? There is an unfortunate trend with Heroin Addiction – more people are suffering from the drugs deadly effects. Why are so many people using this drug? Despite the risk of overdose, some folks abuse heroin because they are trying to not to feel pain. They may also take […]
Suboxone Medication Treatment
Suboxone is a medication that is used to treat addiction. Suboxone Background Prescription opioid pain medications such as Oxycontin and Vicodin are very addictive. These drugs can have effects similar to heroin … especially when taken in large doses or taken other than prescribed. Not everyone who uses opioids gets addicted. But it is difficult […]
Essential Information about Methadone “Maintenance”
Is Methadone Treatment right for you? I have no idea — that is for a doctor or treatment center to decide. The good news is that if you are addicted to Heroin (Opioids) you have options, to get clean and sober. This is the last article of a three-part series about Medication Assisted Treatment for […]
Five ways to test your drug knowledge and stay sober
Once a year there is a national “Drug Awareness Week”. There are all sorts of local events and learning activities that take place across the US. This is a great to learn about the dangers of drugs …. but how do you stay sober the rest of the year? I’m glad you asked because the government program […]