Who is Addicted to Opiates?
Some 750,000 to 1 million Americans are addicted to heroin, according to estimates. What’s more, a recent report estimates that 30 million people have used prescription pain relievers like OxyContin and Vicodin for nonmedical reasons. Those who become addicted experience powerful cravings that overtake their ability to stop using opiates on their own, even in the face of devastating consequences.
Related Questions
- I have been addicted to opiates for many years and have tried numerous times to quit, but gave in to the withdrawal, what makes Sacred Hearts detoxification process work for some one like me?
- Is methadone maintenance the only type of medication-assisted treatment you offer for people addicted to opiates like heroin, Oxycotin or Demerol?
- Who is Addicted to Opiates?
