Tag: Heroin

No one ever asks me why I don't shoot heroin.

No one ever asks me why I don’t shoot heroin.

Posted on by Dy Williams

…yet everybody asks me why I don’t drink alcohol!

In my social circle it’s a general opinion that heroin is extremely destructive – only junkies do heroin, those ugly homeless people with bad skin, prostitutes and low life men. The cliche of a heroin addict.

Socially, the question of using heroin, well …it never comes up!

Because I’ve quit heroin, and because I’m an addict, Continue reading “No one ever asks me why I don’t shoot heroin.” →

Heroin Withdrawal

Heroin Withdrawal

Posted on by Dy Williams

Information on Heroin Withdrawal

Drugs that kick in quickly, usually cause more severe withdrawal symptoms. Heroin withdrawal symptoms occur after quitting long-term use, but can also occur as a result of administration of an opiate antagonist (e.g. naloxone).

Because of the goose bumps, the syndrome derives its name: “cold turkey”. Continue reading “Heroin Withdrawal” →