Crouse's opioid program expanding to meet rising needs for treatment

Crouse's opioid program expanding to meet rising needs for treatment
So now you have people who never thought they'd use heroin, using heroin as a way to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and deal with that addiction.” Raymond says methadone, a synthetic opiate based drug, is a proven way to treat people addicted to opiates … Read more on WRVO Public Media

Heroin epidemic grows in N. Calif.
… it's only $ 5 to $ 10 for heroin," Daily said. "It's affecting everyone from private schools, public schools, from 17 years old to 45 years old," Daily said. Jason said the progression from a euphoric high from heroin to a painful withdrawal without … Read more on News10.net

A 'blockade' for opiates: Vivitrol offers hope for treatment
As prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction become more high-profile problems in Wisconsin communities, addiction experts say Vivitrol could offer a more effective option for treating opiate dependence. That's what the pilot program at Journey … Read more on Wisconsin State Journal

Actor's death puts spotlight on heroin addiction
123 heroin He said after just four times smoking heroin he was addicted and already the excruciating withdrawals had begun. “That's the part that really tears someone apart. When they run out they become physically dependent upon the drug and it owns … Read more on fox5sandiego.com