Myth: only certain types of people can get addicted to drugs and alochcol. Truth: it can happen to anyone: young, old, rich, poor, male or female. The NIDA explains addiction in simple terms and offers a hotline to help you or a loved one find treatment.
In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse, the FBI and DEA have released a documentary aimed at educating students and young adults about the dangers of addiction.
Heroin: The Hardest Hit
In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse, the FBI and DEA have released a documentary aimed at educating students and young adults about the dangers of addiction.
Opioid Overdose Reversal with Naloxone
Naloxone also known as Narcan or Evzio is a medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist—meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse and block the effects of other opioids. It can very quickly restore normal respiration to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped as a result of overdosing with heroin or prescription opioid pain medications.