Heroin Addiction

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Dangerous Practice of Injecting Addicts’ Blood Emerges in African Cities

The New York Times has reported on a rare, but extremely dangerous new trend among heroin addicts in some African cities. Desperate heroin addicts have begun injecting themselves with others’ blood in an attempt to share their high or stave off withdrawal symptoms. Known as “flashblood” or “flushbood,” this shocking practice has become the most risky form of drug sharing that doctors working in the cities of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Mombasa, Kenya, and the island of Zanzibar have yet encountered among substance users.

Half of Heroin and Crack Addicts Quit Using after 6 Months in England Treatment Programs

A new study found that it take six months for about half of heroin and crack cocaine addicts in England treatment centers to quit. Researchers noted that ongoing treatment is usually required to avoid relapse.

"In the past year, I have experienced some true miracles."