Narconon Blog
HEROIN DEATH
Just Plain Hooked
One out of every four people who try heroin becomes hooked. Heroin’s grip is the strongest and is still ranked number one over all other drugs for its addictive qualities. Heroin even leads synthetic opiates in addictive properties.
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Only 1 in 9 People Suffering from Addiction Seek Treatment
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that heroin deaths in the U.S. almost quadrupled from 2000 to 2013. The trend continues to worsen with nationwide heroin-related deaths increasing by an alarming 39.3 percent from 2012 to 2013 alone.