Addicted to Heroin

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CW: This episode contains discussions of drug use, addiction, and miscarriage.

Heroin is a drug derived from opium poppy plants that can quickly lead to addiction. Heroin use can cause an overdose, increase the risk of contracting infectious diseases, and lead to a range of health problems, including mental health problems. Prescription opioids, like OxyContin and Vicodin, can also be addictive. They can cause physical dependence and increased tolerance, leading to misuse and a higher risk of addiction. Some people turn to heroin when they can no longer get prescription opioids or need a stronger high. To reduce the risk of addiction, it's important to take prescription opioids as directed by a healthcare professional and to never share them with others. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction to heroin or prescription opioids, seek help from a healthcare professional or addiction treatment center.

Resources:
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Hope House Treatment Centers: hopehousemd.org

Hope House is currently asking for donations of self care items (masks, razors, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, etc.) Donations can be brought to 26 Marbury Drive Crownsville, MD 21032

Anne Arundel County Safe Stations. Go into any fire station in Anne Arundel County MD, ask to use Safe Station, and they will take you in no questions asked and usually place you into treatment within 24 hours: https://www.aacounty.org/departments/...

Baltimore Needle Exchange Program and Schedule: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/hiv-...

Where to get Narcan and Fentanyl test strips in Maryland: https://health.maryland.gov/pha/NALOX...

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00:00 Nutrafol
00:27 Childhood
02:40 First experience with pain medication
03:55 Withdrawal
05:30 Drinking
07:30 Trying harder drugs in college
09:00 Everyone at work is on pills
11:05 Making good money
12:50 Everyone she surrounds herself with is on drugs
13:45 Back to college
15:50 Dropping out
17:00 Introduction to heroin
20:45 Pipeline to heroin addiction
22:50 Fentanyl
24:00 Baltimore
25:30 Safety farthest thing from mind
26:10 Gunshots
28:55 Age regression
30:20 IV use
32:00 IV cocaine
37:37 Psych ward
38:20 Mom gets sick, passes away
41:40 Trying not to grieve
43:45 Family wanted nothing to do with her
45:15 Recovery housing
46:40 Dad supportive
47:51 Nutrafol
49:38 Flying under the radar
50:40 Hope House
51:30 Withdrawal
54:40 Recovery Housing
56:50 On opioid blocker
59:45 Pregnant, miscarriage
1:02:00 Relapsing
1:03:30 Pregnant, nonviable
1:07:10 Pregnant again—got into treatment
1:08:30 Hope House—final treatment
1:09:30 Oxford House
1:11:50 CPS
1:13:45 Difficulties of raising a baby in recovery housing
1:16:00 Covid
1:18:25 Facing judgment for addiction recovery
1:22:30 Boss judges her harshly after she opens up
1:27:00 Second-guessing herself
1:30:00 "Inspiration" and strength
1:34:00 Concluding thoughts