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Heroin addiction can impact every part of your life. Learn more about withdrawal symptoms, methadone treatment, and how to find support to stay sober.
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The Short-Term Effects of Heroin Use
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Heroin's Long Term Effects on the Body
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Treatment Options for Pregnant Women on Heroin
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Methadone Harm Reduction Approach for Quitting Heroin
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Controlled Heroin Use and Addiction
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Why Heroin Users Are at Risk for Contracting AIDS
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Reasons Behind the Rise in Heroin Use
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What Is It Like to Be Addicted to Heroin?
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The Health Effects of Heroin
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Heroin: Myths, Effects, Risks, and How to Get Help
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Common Slang Terms for Heroin
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Heroin Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Treatment
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The Feeling of Getting High on Heroin
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Types of Heroin and Their Ingredients
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How to Find a Needle and Syringe Exchange Program
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Painkiller Addicts Shifting to Heroin
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Photographs of the Various Types of Heroin
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An Overview of Heroin Addiction
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