Help Fight Addiction - Drug Rehabilitation, and substance abuse detox finder » Heroin Addiction http://www.helpfightaddiction.com Find drug rehab, detox, and intervention through our toll free number Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:06:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Heroin Addiction http://www.helpfightaddiction.com/heroin-addiction/ http://www.helpfightaddiction.com/heroin-addiction/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:26:47 +0000 admin http://helpfightaddiction.com/?p=56 Heroin (diacetylmorphine) is a powerful narcotic opioid which is synthesized from Morphine which is a natural narcotic derived from the opium poppy. This makes Heroin a semi-synthetic opioid drug, and is known for giving the user a euphoric high. Similar to other narcotics, this drug makes the person have a general sense of well being. The danger occurs due to the high prevelence of needle sharing among hardcore users which is a major risk factor for HIV, Hepatitis B, and C as well as other bloodborne pathogens.

  • The average heroin addict spends $200.00 a day to support their addiction
  • It has been estimated that almost one third of all HIV cases are caused by sharing needles, mostly for drugs such as heroin
  • According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, in the late 90s, the annual number of new heroin users rose to a level not seen in over 20 years. In the mid 70s, there were nearly 250,000 new heroin users. There was a slower period between the mid 80s until the mid 90s. From 1995-2001, the number of new heroin users was consistently greater than 100,000.
  • It is estimated that almost 60% of heroin users are dependent on the drug. Most people who use the drug do so with a partner but are found alone at the time of death.
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