Cleaveland: Heroin Scourge Is on the Rise
Cleaveland: Heroin scourge is on the rise
The deaths from heroin overdose of "Glee" star Cory Monteith in July 2013 and film star Philip Seymour Hoffman earlier this month are tragic reminders of the resurgence of use of this lethal drug. In 2011, annual government surveys showed that 4.2 …
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Addiction Update: The short list
Big Moe, musician (rapper), 30, died 2004, heart attack/drugs were contributing factor. Mitch Hedberg, comedian, 37, died 2005, cocaine and heroin overdose. Chris Penn, actor, 41, died 2006, degenerative long-term abuse. Heath Ledger, 29, died 2008, …
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Drug Addiction Resource Guide
Following the rush, is a feeling of drowsiness and relaxation, as well as a slow heart rate. Users can fall into … Long term health issues for heroin addicts include HIV, tuberculosis, pneumonia, bacterial infections, and disease in the liver and/or …
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