Treatment

Methadone is a synthetic opiate sometimes administered for chronic pain, but mainly used to help patients off other opiates such as heroin. It is...

Oxycodone or “Oxy”- it’s street name, is a prescription opiate “painkiller”. It works by rewiring the way your brain responds to pain. Under prescription,...

Since good painkillers are becoming harder to obtain, many people turn to opiates like heroin. But heroin does a little more than just kill...

Addiction to heroin is not easy to treat; this is because it impacts the brain in a way that leads to a serious dependency....

Though this is a brave step, it is never easy. Quitting heroin will require your will to fight the battle. After all, you are...

Quitting heroin is never a bad idea, whether it has been used occasionally or regularly. Heroin often causes blood-borne diseases which can further complicate...

The next time you sit on a park-bench to eat a sandwich, take a closer look at all the people walking by. Chances are,...