A Brief History of Heroin in America
By Ryan Bombard In the late 1800s, opium was a popular, commonly available drug. Drug users frequented opium dens which dotted the ‘Wild West’ region of America. It was smuggled in and sold by Chinese immigrants who came here to work on the railroads. There is a typical picture of the western cowboy drowning himself [...]
The Truth About Heroin Addiction
By Carlo Rinaudo Heroin addiction is a disease that affects the user and anyone that loves the person caught in the trap of heroin addiction. The truth about heroin addiction is that it will produce both psychological and physical dependence. It is characterized by an increase in tolerance, meaning a person must use more of [...]