The Long Term Effects of Heroin on Your Body

The Long-Term Effects of Heroin on Your Body

It goes without saying that over time, heroin and other opiates can take a serious physical toll on a person’s body. This is partly why there is so much emphasis on early intervention and preventative measures to treat heroin addiction. The long-term effects of heroin use can alter brain functioning, cause negative behaviors, and cause…

Explaining the Maryland Heroin Epidemic

Explaining the Maryland Heroin Epidemic

Overdose deaths in Maryland are primarily associated with heroin, prescription opioid medications, fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids. Overdose deaths are almost exclusively related to fentanyl and fentanyl-related drugs. This is not so different from other places in the country. As of 2019, it’s statistically more likely someone will die as a result of an opioid…