In 2020, the United States lost 100,000 people to opioid-related overdose deaths. 60% of those deaths were caused by fentanyl, a synthetic opioid often created in at-home labs. The worst part? Many people who have died from fentanyl overdose weren’t even aware that they’d taken it. That’s because dealers like to hide fentanyl in drugs […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), synthetic opioids cause 82% of all opioid-related deaths. Opiates like opium and morphine are derived from a natural source – the poppy plant. When an opioid is synthetic, it’s manufactured in a lab, usually with a morphine base. Synthetic opioids are man-made and have become a focal […]
Heroin is a synthetic opioid derived from morphine, found naturally in opium poppy plants. Heroin works by affecting the opioid receptors in the brain, which causes feelings of pleasure, pain relief, and calmness. It is a powerful substance that can quickly lead to physical dependence after repeated use. If you have become physically dependent on […]
Heroin is a potent synthetic opioid made from morphine. It is made from the opium poppy plant’s seed pod. Heroin has analgesic properties and can relieve both mental and physical pain. The results of heroin use are described as an incredible surge of euphoria that promotes a sense of well-being and eliminates anxiety. Heroin is […]
Heroin is a highly potent synthetic opioid manufactured from morphine, which comes from the seeds of the opium poppy plant. The flowering plant Papaver Somniferum, also known as the poppy plant, produces opium, was cultivated in Southwest Asia, and is used to make numerous analgesics. To make heroin, manufacturers must first convert it to morphine. […]
The decision to stop using heroin is often hindered by difficulties and hardship. When a person decides that they want to leave their substance use behind it should be celebrated, and also met with an understanding of what happens next in regards to withdrawals, as well as the available options for detoxification and sobriety. While […]
Heroin is a potent narcotic derived from morphine. The morphine is made from the seed pod of poppy plants. Heroin is an analgesic and is in the class of opioids, and it works in the brain the same way that prescription pain medication does. People use heroin because it can induce extreme euphoria quickly that […]
Heroin use may be pleasant at first, but it can lead to all kinds of unpleasant problems. A life can quickly be turned upside down as heroin takes center stage. For the person living with heroin addiction, the desire to use feels ever-present. In contrast, from an outsider’s perspective, it may be difficult to know […]
