Female Heroin User

Is Heroin A “Poor Man’s” Drug?

Heroin has often been considered a “poor man’s” drug. Back in the 1960s and 70s, heroin users were mostly from poor, inner city areas. The majority of users were male, and many were in a minority group. Heroin was also a “dirty drug” because it was injected with needles. This put users at risk for…

Using Technology As Relapse Prevention

Using Technology As Relapse Prevention

Many wonderful benefits are built into technology, and relapse prevention is one of them. Before digital technology became available to mainstream America, recovering addicts were limited in who they could share their recoveries with. Their options included individuals in their 12-step meetings and therapy sessions. Unless a recovering addict had a friend or acquaintance they…