Alarming Rise in Heroin Deaths Linked to Opiate Painkiller Prescriptions
A recent report issued by the National Center for Health Statistics reveals an alarming increase in heroin-related deaths between the years of 2010 and 2013. Even more shocking, the study suggests a strong correlation between the spike and the increase in patients being prescribe opioid-based medications. These numbers validate the need to reduce the opiate […]
Heroin Use – A Deep Dive into Effects, Risks, and Recovery
What Is Heroin? Heroin, an illicit and highly addictive opioid, is derived from morphine, a substance extracted from poppy plants. This drug commonly appears in various forms, including white or brown powder and a sticky black substance known as black tar heroin. Famed for producing intense euphoria, heroin use carries a high risk of addiction […]
Heroin Overdose & Addiction: Exacerbated by Guilt, Shame & Blame
An article about Heroin Overdose and Addiction. Written by the Waismann Method for publication. LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 5, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via PRWEB – In light of a recently published NPR report stating the harrowing death toll caused by heroin overdose, Waismann Method(R) Medical Group calls for awareness and humane treatment. We […]
The Rising Rate of Heroin Abuse
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “In 2011, 4.2 million Americans aged 12 or older (or 1.6 percent) had used heroin at least once in their lives. It is estimated that about 23 percent of individuals who use heroin become dependent on it,” (source). Additionally, Time magazine claims that heroin use is skyrocketing, […]
More People Addicted to Prescription Drugs are Turning to Heroin
Prescription opioid drugs and heroin have very similar physiological effects. Although, the risk factor is entirely different and heroin is often laced with the unknown and sometimes lethal ingredient. The reason we see many patients turning to heroin from prescription drugs is due to the cost and availability. Federal agencies are beginning to tighten restrictions […]
Resurgence of Heroin Abuse in U.S.
We often talk about the dangers of prescription painkillers. Yet, we wanted to highlight an important issue that’s getting national attention; the resurgence of people abusing heroin. Many of you may have seen the recent, tragic news about heroin overdoses throughout the country. This disheartening news hits close to home as we often see patients […]
Heroin Epidemic
Heroin Epidemic From East to West, South to North there is an apparent rise in heroin use. In Florida, opiates are a leading cause of death. Meanwhile, in New York, the heroin catch is reportedly twice that of 2004. According to the National Drug Intelligence Center, this rise is due to the increased seizures in […]
Heroin Use Increasing In America’s Youth
Heroin used to be a drug that was synonymous with poverty, crime, and destitution. Unfortunately, now heroin abuse is affecting American’s youth, more specifically suburban teenagers. State health departments across the country have been reporting rises in heroin use and overdoses in teens within the past few years. The Missouri Health Department saw an increase in […]
Heroin Warnings
Heroin Warnings and Risks There are so many severe risks and warnings for heroin. Heroin is an illegal street drug synthesized from morphine. This powerful opiate drug is a white or brown powder or a black tar-like substance. It has an enormous potential to lead to abuse, addiction, and possibly fatal overdose. Some people report […]
The Comeback of Heroin Abuse
Amid numerous reports of opiate abuse increasing throughout the country, particularly on behalf of prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin, it is important to recognize the potential dangers of another opiate that has been making a swift resurgence – heroin. Although there are common stereotypes about homeless heroin users on the street, this is […]
