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David Cottrell and Sarrah J. Woods: The ‘dirty’ heroin epidemic

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By Sarrah Woods, David E. Cottrell
| Charleston Gazette-Mail Verified
While it’s widely known that heroin is one of the most physically addictive drugs, not as many people realize that the heroin epidemic in the United States is growing by leaps and bounds. Heroin has become a cheaper alternative to opioids and other drugs; and as law enforcement officials crack down on prescription drug abuse, medical “pill mills,” and meth houses, more drug users are turning to heroin to get their fix.
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Sarrah J. Woods: Cocaine destroys lives

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By Sarrah Woods
| Charleston Gazette-Mail Verified
In its September 8-15 issue, TIME magazine compiled the latest statistics from government organizations and cited addiction experts David Nutt and Lawrence D. Phillips to reveal these facts: Although other drugs, such as heroin and LSD, have gained prominence in the number of users over the last decade, cocaine and crack cocaine still account for more emergency room visits than any other drug, and crack cocaine leads even heroin as the most psychologically addictive illegal drug.
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