Unlike other types of administration, injecting drugs leaves visible physical signs, or track marks, for anyone to see. Most drug users don’t start injecting drugs, but those seeking a quick high might eventually progress to intravenous drugs. In this article, you will learn about track marks and what they tell you about someone’s addiction. What…
Heroin withdrawal is a symptom of heroin addiction that lasts from a few days to several weeks. It is the body’s withdrawal response to the physical dependence on the drug. Heroin withdrawal is a medical condition and can be very uncomfortable. It is not something someone should go through alone, especially if they are addicted…
The opioid epidemic has made it apparent that an astounding amount of Americans are affected by this crisis. Even those who have not personally faced addiction are sure to know someone close to them who has struggled with the difficulties and negative consequences associated with the cycle of substance abuse. Oasis Recovery offers heroin addiction…
Morphine has a long history going back to the 1800s. Morphine is created directly from naturally occurring opium harvested from poppy plants. The pharmaceutical company Merck began marketing morphine in 1827 but the substance was not commonly used until the invention of the hypodermic syringe in the 1850s. Jumping forward to contemporary times, morphine is…
Heroin overdoses are increasingly common since the synthetic opiate fentanyl exploded onto the market in recent years. If you or someone you love abuses heroin or related opioids and opiates, it is a sensible idea to keep Narcan (naloxone) available at all times. Narcan is a life-saving medication that can revive a person who has…