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Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. Over 25% of those who use heroin on a “casual” basis become addicted to the drug. That percentage is higher than rates of addiction to other major drugs including cocaine and marijuana. In fact, only caffeine and nicotine are considered to be more addictive than heroin.
