Heroin Has Not Gone Away - Anti-Drug Educational Video - 02

Heroin Part 2 public domain video. Heroin: The Next Generation. Viewers will learn about the different types of heroin being peddled on the streets of America, how heroin affects the users and hear first person accounts about heroin use from former users. Find out how the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office broke a major heroin trafficking ring that was selling the drug to young people in the affluent suburb of Scottsdale, Arizona. What goes around comes around -- and Heroin is back! But the face of yesterday's junkie is not the face of the junkie of today. More young people than ever before are shooting it, snorting it — even smoking it. And they're getting more bang for their buck when buying their heroin on the streets today. One reason: The purity of this drug is the highest at the street level than it's ever been -- that means users don't have to use needles to inject the drug into their veins. The new ability to snort or smoke heroin is enticing more young people than ever before to give it a try. Back in the 60s and 70s, heroin users primarily injected the drug into their bloodstream. The next generation of heroin users do not have to use needles to get high on heroin. Smoking it or snorting it is more appealing to younger and first-time users by eliminating the fear of needles and syringe-associated diseases such as HIV, AIDS and hepatitis -- not to mention the stigma associated with the stereotypical "junkie" who "shoots up" the drug. Another reason heroin use is on the rise, according to James Hall, an epidemiologist for Up Front Drug Information Center in Miami, Florida is because prescription drug abuse is on the rise. "Young people who try prescription narcotic opiate drugs and like the effects of those drugs are turning to heroin because it packs a similar, yet more powerful punch than prescription narcotic opiates," Hall says. "That's why prescription drug abuse is becoming a stepping stone to first time heroin users." Program Objectives: This program discusses, among other things, the following: Learn about the different types of heroin being peddled on the streets of America. Learn how heroine affects the users. Hear first person accounts about heroin use from a former users. Explore heroin trafficking trends and methods of delivery of the drug into the U.S. Find out how the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office broke a major heroin trafficking ring that was selling the drug to young people in the affluent suburb of Scottsdale, Arizona. Panelists: TBA. Sponsors: This program is sponsored the Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT) with the technical support of the Satellite Education Network (SEN) at Ft. Lee, VA. Public domain video.

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[guitarheaven12]

I am so afraid for my son. He has been a Heroin addict for 2 years, His friend died 2 months ago, and Im afraid. He really does not think he needs help, but obviously does. If you have lots of money, you can get help . If not you are screwed. As a parent, My sin is not having money.. I wish I could help him.. It seems like there is only one way, he has to want to. But there is really no where to go to treatment here.

[rosaryfilms]

@guitarheaven12 -- please do not give up; are there any government sponsored half-way houses in your area?

[JesusgavemeHolySpiri]

I did meth until God showed me a vision: I was taken to an alley by my collar, like a cat is picked up by its mother... by an Angel and shown tweekers (after i checked the alley .. it was the same and the pipe was there just as i saw) .. then i was lifted into the clouds and lowered into a large wide land. People were walking around but had electric skin, like lightening. Spiritual bodies. One of them touched me and the FIRE caught me. I said Jesus and was removed from HELL-STOP USING NOW!

[rosaryfilms]

@JesusgavemeHolySpiri - thank you very much for sharing your experiences with us! Your comments will help others! regards...

[snoellec]

My 17 year old son died less than 3 weeks ago from a heroin overdose. We have many unnswered questions. We understand tried it only 3 months before his death. If you are doing heroin you will eventually die. My son was new to the drug and we didnt see any signs. We are educating the best we can - but ultimately it's up the the user. If you have tried it once please get the help you need. No parent should go through this. It is Hell!

[rosaryfilms]

snoellec, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Your comments will help save lives. Regards...

[blomstersenter]

I did drugs for ten years and the last six I was shooting up heroin. Everyone had given up on me, even myself. I went to a detox center for 2 or tree weeks. There I prayed and belived I was forgiven and that God would help me. Something happened it worked. I have stayed clean for more than three years now and I never belived life could be this good. I attend narcotics anonymous meetings once or twice a week. I dont miss drugs.

[DestroyaDoll]

@KOKID83 -- Back when I used, my friends and I joked that it's called "Junk" because it makes you crave junk-food. LOL!

[DestroyaDoll]

@rottenapplez -- I am not saying that NA, AA, CA, etc. are of no help whatsoever...but, they have a meager 3% success rate.

[DestroyaDoll]

@guitarheaven12 I am very aware of the stigma/taboo status of methadone for many people...for myself, there was no other way. I tried in-patient facilities, on more than one occasion. After using for heroin for 4 1/2 years, Methadone gave me the extra help necessary, and I was released from the hell I had put myself into. I was able to go back to school during the time I was on it, etc. Personally, I feel for some there is no other way. If you want more info/to talk,send me a message anytime. <3

[shanepaulcoward]

@guitarheaven12 In my experience, having money would probably not help him or you. In fact it may only make the problem worse. He has to hit the bottom and really want to get off. He'll have to fight as hard to get off as he did to stay on it. There are various treatments and approaches. There is only one commonality, you have to have the inclination, will and shear bloody mindedness to smash through to the other side - no one can make you have that - you have to find it yourself.

Clean 4yrs

[Kaz666Is]

Darron42 it depends which way you look at it if your chasing then it could take longer too get addicted but I'f you were to shoot your fucked.. This is coming from someone who was hooked on crack and heroine for five years with a daily four hundred being spent I only chased never injected now I'm clean 3 years and I'm a healthy bodybuilder now there is a a way out

[MissTatyanaStepanova]

@blomstersenter Hello! I am from Russia. It is very difficult for me to understand the speech, 'cause it is too fast. This reel is very useful for me, but I really need the subtitles, I wuold translate with the dictionary. So please write the subtitles if you would like to help. I need your help so much. Find time, please. Thanks a lot for understanding.

[TheMissMellaBella]

nikki sixx -3

[scottishsanny]

Poor people

[uratrick]

@guitarheaven12 Keep the faith i know how you both feel