What are the Different Drugs Used for Heroin and Opioid Detox?
Understanding Heroin and Opioid Detox According to SHADAC, the overdose death rate from all opioids tripled between 2011 and 2020 from 7.3 deaths per 100,000 people to 21.4 deaths per 100,000 people. These harrowing statistics certainly make a strong case for medical detoxification. It is dangerous to quit “cold turkey” when struggling with addiction to […]
Five Indications of Heroin Abuse among People You Know
Five Indications of Heroin Abuse among People You Know Opioids are prescribed to help individuals cope with severe pain. However, since opioids have both pain relieving and psychological properties, they are among the most abused types of prescription drugs. Unfortunately, regular use of opioid prescriptions can also lead to addiction, and potentially to heroin use. […]