Detoxing from heroin does not need to be severe or uncomfortable. But you increase your risk of relapse when you detox f ...
What is heroin used for?
Heroin is an illegal drug used for its euphoric effect. More on heroin uses, side effects, and consequences of illegal u ...
The heroin problem in the United States
Millions of families are affected by heroin addiction. Why is this a growing problem in the U.S. Dr. Howard Samuels weig ...
How long does heroin last?
The most intense peak effects of heroin have a duration of about 2 hours and the overall “high” wears off about 4-5 ...
How does heroin work?
Heroin works by affecting the opioid receptors in the brain, disrupting endorphin production. Heroin also depresses nerv ...
Snorting heroin
What can snorting heroin ho and what dangers are present? Can risks of snorting heroin be avoided? More on snorting her ...
How long does heroin stay in your system?
Heroin has a very short half life – only about 8 minutes, so it doesn’t stay in the system long. Learn more about dr ...
Street names for heroin
Upgrade your drug terminology here. A list of top 200 street names for heroin. For use by educators, addiction preventio ...
Heroin addicts stories
Ever sneak into a friend's wife's shower and bathroom to score some Percoset? Heroin addicts like Richie Farrell will d ...
Heroin use: Ex-junkie describes the effects of heroin
How do junkies use heroin? Richie Farrell describes heroin use and the possible effects of heroin in this excerpt from h ...