
Fentanyl Withdrawal Timeline
Addiction, Heroin, Opiate, RehabFentanyl is a highly addictive opioid. Get to know what to expect in detox and the fentanyl withdrawal timeline.
No other drug is as newsworthy today as fentanyl. This dangerous synthetic opioid has been cited as the cause of a sharp rise in…

Heroin Nod Explained
Drug Treatment, Heroin, TreatmentWhat Is Nodding Out?
One of the effects of using heroin is the heroin nod, or nodding out.
Nodding out is a term that describes being in and out of a conscious state after using heroin. The “heroin nod” can come about in a matter of…

The Dangers of Skin Abscess from Injecting Heroin
Addiction, Drug Treatment, Heroin, Opiate, Substance AbuseHeroin use has risen in great numbers as opiate abuse exploded in recent years. The intense high that people using synthetic opioids enjoyed has driven people to seek out a cheaper option. This is why heroin use has been on the increase of late.
Drug…

Eyes of a Heroin Addict
Addiction, Heroin, WithdrawalWhat Does Heroin Eyes Look Like?
The eyes tell the story. Just by looking at someone’s eyes you can spot the signs of opiate use. Of all the telltale signs, the eyes reveal the most. The eyes of a heroin addict are quite unique.
Someone…

Effects of Fentanyl-Laced Heroin
Addiction, Heroin, Substance AbuseHeroin use began to surge about a decade ago, creeping into just about every nook and cranny of society. Then around 2014 there was a sudden surge in overdose deaths, initially attributed to heroin. Eventually, it became known that this spike…

How Long Does Heroin Withdrawal Last?
Addiction, Detox, Heroin, WithdrawalWrenching yourself free from the grip of a heroin addiction can seem impossible. Having experienced the suffering of withdrawal symptoms on a regular basis, it may seem like going through the detox process would be unbearable. In fact, anticipating…