In May of 2010, a British crime drama starring Idris Elba debuted on BBC One. The show, called Luther, featured a dedicated but obsessive, possessed, and sometimes violent Detective Chief Inspector who would stop at nothing when it came to getting the job done. The first episode was a smashing … [Read more...] aboutThe Leap: Pill Popping to Heroin
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The Heroin Hug
It’s not a “street” drug. It’s an every kid drug. When it comes to heroin, it doesn’t matter who you are because it doesn’t discriminate in even the smallest of ways. From the most unlikely of users to the ones you would expect, it can turn anyone into an addict with a thing called the heroin … [Read more...] aboutThe Heroin Hug
The Challenge of Treating Heroin Addiction
Heroin abuse and addiction have been a growing problem in North Carolina. As awareness continues to be raised, the challenge facing substance abuse professionals lies squarely in treating heroin addiction. Substance abuse and addiction problems are hard to beat. Hundreds of people go years … [Read more...] aboutThe Challenge of Treating Heroin Addiction
The Cycle of Heroin Addiction
Have you ever been addicted to heroin? Hopefully, you haven’t because it’s brutal. Heroin use is a life devouring thing. It changes you and not for the better. But what is it like? A Day in the Life There are lots of pictures painted around the Internet of what heroin addiction looks like. … [Read more...] aboutThe Cycle of Heroin Addiction
