Top 10 ways to tell if someone you know is using Heroin
Look, if someone you know has become addicted to heroin, they’re probably NOT going to come right out and tell you themselves. But the problem is that, they need help! So that means you are going to have to figure it out for yourself and that means knowing the signs and symptoms of heroin use.
The top ten signs of heroin use are:
1. Constricted pupils
2. Euphoria
3. Shallow breathing
4. Abscesses or scars on the arms (or other areas where heroin might be injected)
5. Often seems confused or disoriented
6. Has contracted Hepatitis B/C or HIV/AIDS
7. Poor performance at work or school
8. Has withdrawn from friends and family (and begun hanging out with a new, “sketchier” set of friends)
9. Has asked to borrow from you (and has been secretive about the reasons why they need it) or has stolen from you.
10. Has had run-ins with law enforcement - after never having encountered any before.
If a friend or family member is exhibiting one or more of the signs and symptoms above, they may be using heroin - and if so, need your help! Contact a drug addiction treatment facility in your area to learn how you can get that special person the professional assistance they need to get well.
Tags: drug rehab, heroin addiction, heroin rehab
December 29th, 2008 at 12:43 am
I have a twin sister who is an alcoholic. I think she may now be using some sort of drug as well. When I saw her yesterday, it was awful. I cant explain what her skin looked like but it was like there were lumps in her veins. She has been an alcoholic for about 25 years, we are 41. She has been in about 10 rehabs. I dont know what I can do. I have tried to help her numerous times. She tells me I am who I am. Deal with it. I know she is not happy, everytime she is about to hit rock bottom, someone bails her out. She is really good at manipulating people. Sorry Im rambling, anyway I have been on the computer for the past 5 hours looking for pictures of heroin tracks, I think that may be what she has. Can you help me. I really want my sister back.