Heroin is a drug made from morphine – and is typically consumed by injecting, sniffing, snorting or smoking it. When a person consumes morphine, it immediately binds to opioid receptors located in the brain. When this happens, a number of… Read More ›
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Where Did Heroin Come From?
Heroin today is regarded as a deadly drug which is contributing to the growing number of opioid overdose deaths happening every day in Canada, the US, and other countries around the world. Most people understand that heroin is an illegal… Read More ›
Which is Worse, Cocaine or Heroin?
When it comes to cocaine and heroin, the various and harmful effects these drugs have on the body when overused are well documented. Substance abuse of both drugs is common and on the rise. There are, unfortunately, general misconceptions that… Read More ›
Is Acupuncture Helpful For Heroin Addiction?
If there is any one factor which contributes to the continuation of heroin and opioid addiction, it might be the withdrawals. Symptoms of withdrawals for heroin and opioid addiction are some of the most severe. Body aches to the extreme,… Read More ›
