The chance of surviving an overdose depends on how fast one receives medical assistance.
Most deaths actually occur one to three hours after the victim has initially ingested or injected drugs.
Street heroin is rarely pure.
It may range from a white to dark brown powder of varying consistency due to the impurities remaining from the manufacturing process and/or the presence of additional substances.
The use of "dirty" or shared needles when injecting heroin can spread deadly infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C.
Assists in providing the materials for Gateway facilities, i.e. audio visual workbooks, capital, and drug and alcohol treatment scholarships for adults and teens.
A nonprofit treatment provider that offers evidence-based care to teens, adults, and families, as well as unique programming for mothers with young children and the military community.