Nearly every aspect of society is affected by drug abuse and addiction. It puts a strain on local, state and national economies, drives up healthcare costs, endangers lives, splits up families and stretches the criminal justice system to its limit.
The main threat in this day and age is opiates – in the form of prescription painkillers and heroin. These drugs have changed the very face of drug addiction. Everyday people are getting dependent. Good people. Professional people. Young people. Older people.
For many people, the story goes like this: Someone takes a prescription painkiller for an injury or illness. A tolerance builds, requiring more of the drug. Physical dependence develops. A person increases his or her consumption of the drug. Psychological dependence may set in, meaning the person could develop addiction.
Many people end up switching from prescription painkillers to heroin. Its cheaper on the street and oftentimes, more readily available. And it provides the same effects such as relief of physical, psychological and emotional pain. They both have the ability to dull the senses and numb unwanted feelings.
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