Heroin
No Blame, No Shame: Treating Heroin Addiction As A Chronic Condition
A man battling heroin addiction describes how understanding his dependency on the drug as a chronic condition has helped him feel less ashamed, get better treatment and ultimately, stay sober...
Addiction Expert Discusses Statewide Surge In Heroin Overdoses
Dr. Daniel Alford, who oversees the clinical addiction research and education unit at Boston Medical Center, sheds some light on the opiate addiction crisis facing Massachusetts.
The Heroin Wars: Drug Use Surges In East — And Beyond
With heroin use surging in New England and among young white men, according to reports, public health and law enforcement officials are struggling to respond.
Harvard Wife, Mother & Heroin Addict: A Survivor's Story
Harvard Wife, Mother, Heroin Addict: A Survivor's Story
Alcohol More Dangerous Than Heroin, Researchers Report
A new study finds that alcohol is more dangerous than other drugs, including heroin.
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