We recently published a blog in which we spotlighted the reality of heroin. Here’s the recap: In the United States, heroin deaths quadrupled from 2000 to 2013. In 2013, 43,982 deaths were attributed to drug poisoning due to heroin. Obviously, our nation is facing a major heroin abuse and addiction … [Read more...] aboutThe Signs of Heroin Abuse and Addiction
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Heroin Use Explodes in North Carolina
What creates a heroin addict? Ask one, and you’ll see a response like Sean’s. The Fayetteville Observer ran a story at the end of 2015 covering an unprecedented increase in local heroin use. The story starts with these gripping words: Sean doesn’t know why he became a heroin addict. He thinks … [Read more...] aboutHeroin Use Explodes in North Carolina
What Is Heroin?
You’ve heard about it. You may have even been offered some by your peers or friends. But what exactly is heroin? Where does it come from? What makes it so dangerous? And how is it used? According to research compiled by WebMD, heroin is made from the resin of a flower called the opium poppy, … [Read more...] aboutWhat Is Heroin?
The Addiction Epidemic in North Carolina
According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Google, nearly 10 million people call North Carolina home. It’s an impressive population when you consider that our state is 53,819 square miles. Our bigger cities have more than 6,000 residents. Charlotte has a population of over 775,000, … [Read more...] aboutThe Addiction Epidemic in North Carolina
