Philip Seymour Hoffman death comes amid rise in heroin abuse, trafficking

Philip Seymour Hoffman death comes amid rise in heroin abuse, trafficking
The amount of heroin seized annually along America's Southwestern border has increased nearly four-fold between 2008 and 2012, from 558.8 kg (1,232 lb) to 2,091 kg (4,610 lb) per year, a sign that smuggling operations are on the rise, the DEA said. Read more on Reuters

Heroin-like drugs growing in popularity in Charleston area
"For the most part addiction knows no bounds," said O'Malley, "It's an equal opportunity employer for sure." Actors like former Glee star Cory Monteith and Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman both overdosed after signs of heroin use. Both actors spent … Read more on Live 5 News