individual holding a needle shows signs of a heroin overdose

Signs of a Heroin Overdose

Heroin is a powerful, habit-forming illicit drug made from morphine. Presently, the American Society of Addiction Medicine says over 517,000 people are hooked on heroin. Usually, heroin is injected or inhaled to produce a pleasurable high without medical benefit. Though, many addicts start using heroin after building up a tolerance to prescription opioids. Of course,…