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Opiate/Heroin Information

turningpoint — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:34:01 +0000

These are scary so get ready: Heroin and opiate abuse cost our country over $485 BILLION per year. This includes lost wages, abuse of the medical system, crime, traffic accidents and the cost of the legal system. Another statistic for you regarding heroin and opiate addiction abusers make up 50% of the crimes committed in this country. Also, 10 to 20% of car accidents involve people who are abusing drugs! Moral of the story? Don’t think you and/or your loved one won’t or can’t get hooked on opiates. Although many people receive opiates for legitimate reasons very often a percentage turn the corner from prescription, to dependence and ultimately addiction. If you notice prescriptions running out, money missing or anything out of the ordinary start calling treatment centers to find out how you can get into a drug and alcohol rehab center for help!

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Heroin Purity by U.S. Region

turningpoint — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:12:05 +0000

First of all…if you notice your family member drastically changing and you’re concerned with some kind of drug/alcohol abuse call a treatment center like Turning Point Centers immediately and start doing your homework.

Research has shown that the purity of heroin lessens the further away from the Mexican border. The reason why is because it’s expensive to ship heroin and longer the distance the more costs. When this happens the dealers have to “cut” the heroin to make more profit. They do this by adding solutions/substances to make their heroin last longer. This is only true for about the first 900 miles or so from the border and then as research approaches the northeast the purity goes up again. The reason for this is because heroin is now coming in from the southeast corners of Canada. The danger in living in a region (besides the obvious) is the more pure the heroin the more dangers/risks involved for the user.

Watch for the signs/symptoms of heroin use and call a treatment center immediately for help!

Source: Medline Plus

Drug Addiction Trends in Utah County

turningpoint — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:33:57 +0000

Utah County has some of the lowest rates of substance abuse in the state of Utah and nationally, however, there is still a significant problem. Methamphetamine addiction is still the most reported primary drug of abuse at admissions and most are for women. Within the past 5 years, there has been a rise, DOUBLE, for heroin addiction admissions. Marijuana addiction is still the largest reason for treatment admissions for Utah County youth.

Source: Utah County Health Department