What is Heroin?
Heroin is an illicit drug that is derived from morphine found in opium plants; however; heroin is 2-3 times stronger than morphine. Pure heroin takes the form of a white power but it can also be liquidized for injection. Heroin can also be found as a pill or as a black “tar” substance. The drug is a highly addictive and affects the nervous system. Those who abuse heroin experience a “rush.” According to the Controlled Substance Act, heroin is a Schedule 1 drug, which means that it has no use within the medical field and is highly dangerous. Most people are not aware of the dangers of abusing heroin. The drug is very potent and often times leads to overdose and death.
What Are The Effects of Heroin?
One of the side effects of heroin is the feeling of euphoria or “the rush.” Studies have surveyed people saying that they not only feel a rush but they also experience a flushing or warmness of the skin and dry mouth. As the euphoria began to subside, people said that they felt drowsy and their mental state became clouded. Other side effects include dilated pupils, shallowness of breath, nausea, coma, and even death. There are many other effects of abusing heroin, many of which become medical concerns such as the collapsing of veins, the spreading of HIV and AIDS due to shared needles, hepatitis, inflammation of heart lining, and even sudden abortion.
Heroin Usage Within The U.S.
Between the years of 2002 to 2013, the numbers of heroin overdose nearly quadrupled. This means that the abuse of heroin increased by 63%. In 2013 alone, 517,000 people reported that they had used heroin which is a 150% increase from the year 2007. Also in 2013, 8,200 people died from heroin overdose. Other studies showed that about 96% of these people who abuse heroin also abuse other substances as well.
Are You Addicted to Heroin?
If you are experiencing insomnia, cold sweats, goose bumps, diarrhea and/or vomiting you may be experiencing withdrawals. If you can’t go 24 hours without a dosage of heroin, then you are addicted. If you are addicted to heroin, you need help and Intervention Drug Rehab Association is here to assist you. We offer immediate client care and our intake coordinators are ready to help you design a personalized addiction recovery program. Our network provides a broad spectrum of services in order to help you quit your heroin dependency. We will add our dual diagnosis process to your addiction treatment program, which will begin with a clinically managed detox under the supervision of our experienced staff. This process is highly effective and avoids painful withdrawals that come as a side effect to heroin abuse.
Don’t let heroin addiction ruin your life. If you or someone you know is addicted to heroin, call Intervention Drug Rehab Association today, and an intake coordinator will be happy to take the case. Start your pain free addiction recovery program today before it’s too late.
