We're All Insane

Addicted to Heroin

08 May 2023

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Get $10 off at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code Insane! CW: This episode contains discussions of drug use, addiction, and miscarriage. Heroin is a drug derived from opium poppy plants that can quickly lead to addiction. Heroin use can cause an overdose, increase the risk of contracting infectious diseases, and lead to a range of health problems, including mental health problems. Prescription opioids, like OxyContin and Vicodin, can also be addictive. They can cause physical dependence and increased tolerance, leading to misuse and a higher risk of addiction. Some people turn to heroin when they can no longer get prescription opioids or need a stronger high. To reduce the risk of addiction, it's important to take prescription opioids as directed by a healthcare professional and to never share them with others. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction to heroin or prescription opioids, seek help from a healthcare professional or addiction treatment center. Resources: Search for Oxford House vacancies in your area:oxfordhouse.org Find a Suboxone doctor: https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/find-treatment/treatment-practitioner-locator Hope House Treatment Centers: hopehousemd.org Hope House is currently asking for donations of self care items (masks, razors, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, etc.) Donations can be brought to 26 Marbury Drive Crownsville, MD 21032 Anne Arundel County Safe Stations. Go into any fire station in Anne Arundel County MD, ask to use Safe Station, and they will take you in no questions asked and usually place you into treatment within 24 hours: https://www.aacounty.org/departments/sao/rehab-programs/safe-stations/index.html Baltimore Needle Exchange Program and Schedule: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/hiv-std-services/community-risk-reduction Where to get Narcan and Fentanyl test strips in Maryland: https://health.maryland.gov/pha/NALOXONE/Pages/Home.aspx If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Addicted to Heroin

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