Heroin; a drug affecting everyone

The use of heroin continues to climb in most areas. The number of varieties and sources of heroin available, combined with an increased domestic demand make the heroin market the fastest growing drug market reported. While there are indications of increased use of heroin among younger, suburban users, it is the cadre of older, inner-city heroin users that drive the heroin market. Almost all areas report that the majority of heroin users are older drug …

…trying these innovations, which are already commonplace in many other western nations with great success".The majority of people in treatment for heroin addiction are older, experienced drug users. In all regions, 65 percent or over are in their thirties, and over 70 percent of them have been in drug treatment before. Education is critical in combating the use of Heroin. Without education the motivation to get treatment will not be present until it is too late