The use of heroin throughout the country is increasing at an alarming rate. This despite the fact that we have seen countless anti-heroin PSAs and use had been decreasing for several decades. However, in just the last decade alone, the number of people who abuse this dangerous substance has increased.

1. Non 12 Step Rehab Rehab Success Rates Rehabilitation Components Detox Treatment Drug Rehab Blog About Us Scholarship
+4 Auf Google empfehlen
Why is Heroin So Popular?
Sunday, Mar. 23rd 2014
TweetTweet 3
The use of heroin throughout the country is increasing at an
alarming rate. This despite the fact that we have seen countless
anti-heroin PSAs and use had been decreasing for several
decades. However, in just the last decade alone, the number of
people who abuse this dangerous substance has increased.
In fact, the alarming rise in heroin use even led to Vermont’s
governor Peter Shumlin to not only mention it in his State of the
State address, but to devote the entire address to it. Shumlin
emphasized that since 2000, the number of heroin abusers
throughout Vermont has increased by 770 percent. Those are
epidemic levels of heroin abuse.
A Problem Not Limited to Vermont
Unfortunately, Vermont is not the only affected state. According to the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the number of first-time users who abuse
heroin has increased almost 60 percent in the last ten years. Whereas there are now
156,000 new users yearly; a decade ago that number stood at 90,000.
Interestingly enough is that during this surge of heroin abuse, the number of people who
abuse non-medical prescription opiates is slowly decreasing. The National Survey on Drug
Use and Health released by SAMHSA in 2012 revealed that the number of non-medical
users for these prescription opioid pain relievers had dropped from 2.2 million in 2002 to 1.9
million in 2012. The survey also showed that crack, cocaine and methamphetamine
decreased during that same timeframe. Meanwhile, both ecstasy and marijuana use slightly
increased or held steady.
What this Information Tells Us
Interesting enough, the drugs that are showing a decrease in use may tell us the story of
what illicit substances are becoming widespread. The increase in heroin abuse combined
with the drop in non-medical prescription opiate abuse could lead us to the logical conclusion
that a majority of these users are not seeking help or stopping use altogether – they are
making an economic decision.
Because of the increased legal action against ‘pill mills,’ it has become more difficult and
more expensive for users to receive illegally obtained prescription painkillers. Meanwhile,
heroin is readily available and costs a fraction of what the other painkillers cost on the black
market. Whereas a user can buy a bag of heroin for less than $10, a single dose of
OxyContin may cost them as much as $100. Anyone familiar with the dangers of addiction
understands that these users are tempted enough to overcome any potential reservations
about trying heroin for a first time if it means that they are able to fund their addiction.
A Warning Sign for the Nation
The truth is that Vermont is not just a sad example – it is a warning sign of a shift that we are
already seeing throughout the country. While cracking down on prescription opioid abuse is a
good start, we should not assume that those users who are financially incapable of nursing
Successful Alternatives
Fill out this form or call the number below to get in
touch with an addiction counselor or call now to find
quality non 12 step rehab programs.
Get Immediate Help
800-238-7309
Name: *
Email: *
Phone: *
Information: *
CAPTCHA Code:
Can't read the image?
Click here to change the image.
* Required
Non 12 Step Rehab Locations
Find Non-12 Step Drug Rehabs And Recovery Programs
In The Following States:
California Florida Texas
Archives
April 2014
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
August 2013
July 2013
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
January 2012
December 2011
October 2011
September 2011
April 2011
Non12StepRehabs
Helping You Find Successful Drug
& Alcohol Recovery Alternatives
Get Help Now
800-238-7309
5 people like this. Sign Up to see what your friends like.LikeLike ShareShare
submit

2. their dependence would just decide to quit. For those people, it is important that they find a
drug rehabilitation center so they are able to make a lasting decision to help them get rid of
their dependence.
Share:
Posted by Drug Rehab Counselor | in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Leave a Reply
Name (required)
Mail (will not be published) (required)
Website
Submit Comment
December 2010
September 2010
August 2010
June 2010
May 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
© 2012 Non-12 Step Rehab Programs
Privacy Policy Blog Sitemap Contact Us