Rehabs near St. Louis
St. Louis is the second largest city in the state of Missouri, located on the Mississippi River. Opioid abuse is an issue in St. Louis, especially Heroin abuse. The Heroin market in the city has continued to grow, with the number of people entering treatment for Heroin addiction increasing as well. Reports by law enforcement state that the Heroin in St. Louis is pure enough to snort and inject, and it is used as a cheaper alternative to other Opioids. Heroin binds to Opioid receptors in the brain and delivers feelings of euphoria to its users. Once someone starts using the drug and then discontinues use, they will likely suffer uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms like muscle pain and vomiting. These symptoms can cause someone to keep using the drug, even when they know they should stop. That is when a detox and treatment center can help to make the process easier and more successful. There are treatment options in St. Louis, Missouri, for all types of drug or alcohol addiction. Look at your local options today.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2014). Drug Abuse Patterns and Trends in St. Louis, Missouri—Update: January 2014. Retrieved January 12, 2021 at https://archives.drugabuse.gov/st-louis-missouri
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2019). What is heroin? Retrieved January 12, 2021 at https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin